LOTHIAN
Lothian
Lothian is a surname with origins rooted in the ancient region of Lothian, located in southeast Scotland. The name is thought to have originated from the Old English word 'lēod', meaning 'people', and 'tūn', meaning 'settlement' or 'town'. The exact historical beginnings of the surname are not definitively known but are believed to date back many centuries.
Individuals bearing the surname Lothian can be found across different parts of the United Kingdom and beyond due to migrations and dispersals over time. The name carries a strong connection to Scottish history and heritage, given its association with the historical region of Lothian.
Today, descendants of the Lothian surname can be traced through genealogical records and family histories, offering insights into their ancestral roots and the paths their forebears may have taken. The surname Lothian contributes to the rich tapestry of British surnames and represents a link to the historical and cultural legacy of the region of Lothian in Scotland.
There are approximately 1,435 people named Lothian in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,553rd most common surname in Britain. Around 22 in a million people in Britain are named Lothian.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Scotland
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Gaelic
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Leonard
- Mark
- Michael
- Robert
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Agnes
- Angela
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Helena
- Jane
- Louise
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Sheila
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