LOVATT
Lovatt
Lovatt is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. The name is derived from the Old English personal name "Lufa", meaning 'beloved', combined with "heafod", meaning 'head'. The surname Lovatt is primarily found in the Staffordshire region of England, particularly in the area surrounding the city of Stoke-on-Trent.
The Lovatt family has a rich history, with records dating back to the medieval period. The name was first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Luftulf", indicating an early presence in England. Over the centuries, the Lovatt surname has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, farmers, and craftsmen.
One notable figure with the surname Lovatt is Thomas Lovatt, an 18th-century politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Staffordshire. The Lovatt name has also been associated with the local pottery industry, which has been a prominent part of the Staffordshire economy for centuries.
Today, individuals with the surname Lovatt can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world, including Australia, Canada, and the United States. The Lovatt surname continues to be a source of pride for many families, symbolizing a connection to their English heritage and ancestral roots.
There are approximately 4,862 people named Lovatt in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,942nd most common surname in Britain. Around 75 in a million people in Britain are named Lovatt.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Ann
- Bambi
- Brenda
- Carol
- Deborah
- Elizabeth
- Joan
- Joanna
- Julie
- Margaret
- Michelle
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria