LOUGHER
Lougher
Lougher is a surname of Welsh origin, typically found in the historic counties of Glamorgan and Monmouthshire in South Wales. The name is of toponymic origin, derived from the Welsh word "llwch," meaning "lake" or "marsh," and the suffix "-er," denoting a person or connection to a place. Therefore, the surname Lougher likely originated from an individual living near a lake or a marshy area.
The earliest recorded instances of the Lougher surname date back to the medieval period in Wales, indicating a long-established presence in the region. Over the centuries, the Lougher family may have been involved in various occupations, including farming, mining, and trade, reflecting the diverse economic activities of the Welsh population.
The distribution of the Lougher surname in the United Kingdom shows concentrations in Wales, particularly in the counties of Glamorgan and Monmouthshire, where the name has maintained a notable presence. Additionally, some individuals bearing the surname have migrated to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, contributing to the dispersion of the Lougher family name.
Like many Welsh surnames, Lougher embodies a sense of regional identity and heritage, linking individuals to the landscape and history of Wales. Through the preservation of genealogical records and family traditions, the Lougher surname continues to serve as a reminder of the rich cultural tapestry of Wales and its people.
There are approximately 311 people named Lougher in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Lougher.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Brian
- David
- Gareth
- Graham
- John
- Mathew
- Mrl
- Paul
- Philip
- Richard
- Robert
- Thomas
- Tristan
Female
- Alice
- Catrin
- Ceri
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Gillian
- Jane
- Joanne
- Lisa
- Maureen
- Sara
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Lacker
- Lacour
- Lagar
- Lagger
- Laghari
- Lagor
- Lagorio
- Lagourie
- Lagrua
- Lagrue
- Laguer
- Laguerre
- Lagura
- Laiker
- Laker
- Lakor
- Lakra
- Laugher
- Lawker
- Leaker
- Lecker
- Lecoeur
- Lecore
- Lecour
- Lecquire
- Leeker
- Legair
- Legar
- Legaria
- Leggar
- Legger
- Leggeri
- Leggieri
- Leggiero
- Leghari
- Legor
- Legore
- Legree
- Legro
- Leiker
- Lekar
- Leker
- Lequere
- Lequire
- Licar
- Licari
- Licker
- Lieker
- Ligar
- Ligori
- Ligouri
- Liguori
- Liker
- Likour
- Liquori
- Loaker
- Locker
- Lockier
- Lockrie
- Loecker
- Logar
- Logger
- Lokare
- Loker
- Lokier
- Looker
- Louer
- Louger
- Loughe
- Loughery
- Loughor
- Loughray
- Lowere
- Lucker
- Lucre
- Luecker
- Luehrs
- Luer
- Luers
- Lugar
- Lugari
- Lugaro
- Luggar
- Lugger
- Lugrue
- Luker
- Lyker
- Wlaker
- Wlker
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.