LOTA
Lota
Lota is a unique British surname with origins that can be traced back to the Middle Ages. The surname is believed to have derived from Old English or Old Norse languages, where "lota" referred to a small container used for measuring or carrying liquids such as water or oil.
The surname Lota is relatively rare and is primarily found in certain regions of the United Kingdom. It may have originated as an occupational surname for someone who worked as a water carrier, a seller of liquids, or someone who lived near a well or water source. Over time, the surname may have been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.
Individuals with the surname Lota have likely contributed to various aspects of British society, with some possibly holding positions of prominence in history. The study of genealogy and family history can provide further insights into the specific individuals and families associated with the surname Lota.
Though not as common as some other British surnames, the surname Lota remains a part of the rich tapestry of British names, reflecting the diverse linguistic and occupational origins of surnames in the United Kingdom.
There are approximately 362 people named Lota in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Lota.
Region of origin: Asia
Country of origin: India
Religion of origin: Sikh
Language of origin: Punjabi
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Amrik
- Gurdeep
- Hardeep
- Harjinder
- Harjit
- Inderjit
- Jasvir
- Ludovico
- Mohinder
- Pritpal
- Ravinder
- Satnam
- Satpal
- Sulakhan
Female
- Daljit
- Geeta
- Gursharan
- Harpreet
- Jasbir
- Joanne
- Kamaljit
- Kulraj
- Mandeep
- Manjit
- Mohinder
- Munjit
- Narinder
- Ravinder
- Rupinder
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.