Lofting

Origin and Meaning
Lofting is an English surname of Old English origin. It is derived from the word 'loft', which referred to an upper room or storage space in a building or a loft used for drying corn. The surname likely originated as an occupational name for someone who lived in or worked in a loft or upper storey.

Distribution
The surname Lofting is most commonly found in England, particularly in regions with historical connections to agriculture and milling.

Notable Individuals
One notable individual with the surname Lofting is Hugh Lofting (1886–1947), a British author who is best known for creating the character of Doctor Dolittle, a physician who can communicate with animals.

Variants
Variants of the surname Lofting include Loftin, Lofton, and Lofthouse.

Coat of Arms
The Lofting family crest features a heraldic shield with traditional symbols that may have represented the family's values or history. The design would have been unique to a specific branch of the Lofting family.

There are approximately 272 people named Lofting in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Lofting.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Alan
  • Christopher
  • David
  • James
  • John
  • Mark
  • Martyn
  • Matthew
  • Michael
  • Nigel
  • Paul
  • Simon

Female

  • Carol
  • Helen
  • Julie
  • Kathleen
  • Laura
  • Louise
  • Pamela
  • Patricia
  • Sarah
  • Teresa

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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