LUSHER
Lusher
The surname Lusher has origins in medieval England. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "lysc," meaning ‘pleasant’ or ‘delightful’. The name could have been given to someone with a friendly or agreeable personality or to describe a person who lived in a particularly pleasant place.
The name Lusher is considered to be of occupational origin, as it is also associated with individuals who worked as gardeners or horticulturists. It might have been given to those who cultivated beautiful or lush gardens.
Over time, the surname Lusher has been recorded in various spellings, reflecting the evolution of the English language and dialects. Lusher has been documented as a surname in various regions of England and has since spread to other parts of the English-speaking world.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Lusher have made contributions in various fields, from academics to the arts. The name has endured through the generations, maintaining a presence in British society and its global diaspora.
There are approximately 632 people named Lusher in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named Lusher.
Surname type: Occupational name
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- James
- John
- Jonathan
- Mark
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Alice
- Carol
- Catherine
- Christine
- Dawn
- Emma
- Jennifer
- Joanne
- Kate
- Louise
- Margaret
- Melanie
- Rebecca
- Sally
- Sian