LOWNE
Lowne
Lowne is a surname of British origin, believed to have derived from the pre 7th century Old English word "hlown" meaning 'burial mound'. The name is of toponymic origin, indicating that the original bearers may have resided near a burial mound or a hill shaped like a burial mound.
The first known recording of the surname dates back to the 13th century, with variations such as Lowene and Lownd. Records suggest that the surname was particularly concentrated in the southern counties of England, such as Sussex and Hampshire.
Over the centuries, the surname has seen phonetic variations, including Lown, Lownes, and Lowndes. The bearers of the surname Lowne have been involved in various occupations ranging from agriculture to trade, reflecting the diverse historical contexts in which they lived.
Today, individuals with the surname Lowne can be found across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world due to migration and global dispersal. The name continues to carry a sense of heritage and history for those who bear it, connecting them to their ancestral roots in Britain.
There are approximately 162 people named Lowne in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Lowne.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- Anthony
- David
- James
- Jonathan
- Julian
- Matthew
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Peter
- Trevor
Female
- Alice
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Gemma
- Jade
- Linda
- Marianne
- Philippa
- Sophie