LOWTH
Lowth
Lowth is a surname of English origin that is believed to have Anglo-Saxon roots. The name is derived from a village named Louth in Lincolnshire or from the Old English personal name "Hloh."
The earliest recorded instance of the Lowth surname dates back to the 13th century. Over time, variations in spelling have been documented, including Louth, Lowthe, and Louthan. The name is predominantly found in the United Kingdom, particularly in areas such as Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Essex.
Notable individuals bearing the Lowth surname include Robert Lowth (1710-1787), an English bishop, grammarian, and author known for his significant contributions to English grammar and biblical literature.
The Lowth surname reflects a connection to English heritage and history, with its bearers often tracing their lineage through generations of families in various regions of the United Kingdom.
Typical given names associated with the Lowth surname
Male
- Alan
- Andrew
- David
- Ian
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Pete
- Peter
- Sam
- Simon
- Steven
Female
- Alexis
- Charlotte
- Eileen
- Janet
- Louise
- Michelle
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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There are approximately 308 people named Lowth in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Lowth.
Famous people named Lowth
- Robert Lowth - Bishop of St David's; Bishop of Oxford; Bishop of London (1710 to 1787)
- Thomas Lowth - (1858 to 1931)
- Alfred Lowth - Cricketer (1817 to 1907)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.