LOVESEY
Lovesey
Lovesey is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Lufsi" which means "love" or "affection" and the suffix "-ey" which denotes a settlement or an enclosure. This surname is classified as a locational surname, referring to someone who came from a place named Lovesey or a similar sounding place.
The Lovesey surname has been found predominantly in the southern counties of England, particularly in Wiltshire and Somerset. The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the Middle Ages, with variations such as Lovisie, Lovesey, Lovelace, and Lowson appearing in historical records.
Notable bearers of the Lovesey surname include Peter Lovesey, a contemporary British author known for his crime fiction novels, and Kate Lovesey, a respected artist and illustrator based in England.
The Lovesey surname has maintained its presence throughout history and continues to be borne by individuals around the world, signifying a connection to the heritage and ancestry of England.
There are approximately 555 people named Lovesey in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Lovesey.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Brian
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Catherine
- Emma
- Jacqueline
- Joanne
- Julie
- Margaret
- Michelle
- Natasha
- Sarah
- Susan