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Lovatt History Etymology Early Origins Early History Spelling Variations Early Notables

Contemporary Notables Related Stories Sources

Lovatt History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Lovatt

What does the name Lovatt mean?

The Lovatt name is derived from the Anglo-Norman French word "louvet," meaning a "wolf cub." It is thought to have originally been a nickname which came to be a surname. 1

It is generally thought the family originated in the village of Livet-en-Ouche, now Jonquerets-de-Livet, in Eure, Normandy.

While some of the family arrived in England due to the Norman Conquest, not all emigrated as the source Magni Rotuli Scaccarii Normanniae notes that Richard, Peter, Ralph Louvet, or Lovet were in Normandy 1180-95. 2

Early Origins of the Lovatt family

The surname Lovatt was first found in Berkshire and Northumberland where William Louet, Loueth, Luueth was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086. Later, we found Geoffrey Luvet in Cheshire c. 1125 and in the Hundredorum Rolls of 1279, Robert Lovit was listed. In Wiltshire, Thomas filius Lovota (Loveta) was recorded in the Assize Rolls for 1277. 1

"Lovvet is engraved over the main doorway of the old church at Dives as being the name of one of the companions of William I. in the conquest of England." 3

"The Lovatts of Clayton, Staffordshire were an ancient family owning much property in that township in the 17th century (W.). Mrs. Elizabeth Lovatt of Lichfield gave in 1631 the yearly rent of an acre of land to pay for an annual sermon on the First Sunday in Lent for ever (S.). The similar name of Lovett or Lovitt occurs in Leicestershire and Herefordshire. In the 13th century the name of Lovet was established in Northamptonshire, Lincolnshire, Oxfordshire, and Devonshire." 4

Historical records mention individuals like Richard Lovatt in 1590 and John Lovatt in 1595, both associated with Clayton.

"The Lovetts or Lovitts of Leicestershire are probably offshoots of the distinguished Buckinghamshire family of the name, to whom Liscombe has belonged since the 14th century. The Norman ancestor of the Liscombe Lovetts had grants of lands in Berkshire, Bedfordshire, Leicestershire, and other counties. The name was represented in Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire, Devon, and other counties in the 13th century." 4

Early History of the Lovatt family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lovatt research. Another 114 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1125, 1172, 1370, 1415, 1440, 1590, 1608, 1636, 1643, 1730, 1781 and 1812 are included under the topic Early Lovatt History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Lovatt Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Louvet, Lovet, Lovett, Lovatt and others.

Early Notables of the Lovatt family

Sir Robert Lovett (d.1643), Knight, of Liscombe, Buckinghamshire, Sheriff of Buckinghamshire in 1608, father of Anne Lovett, second wife of Edward Bourchier, 4th Earl of Bath (1590-1636) of Tawstock Court, Devon. Sir Jonathan Lovett was 1st Baronet of Liscombe House (c.1730-1812) The Lovett Baronetcy, of Liscombe House in the County of Buckingham, was a title in the Baronetage of Great Britain. It...
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Migration of the Lovatt family to Ireland

Some of the Lovatt family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
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Lovatt migration to the United States +

Lovatt Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Phineas Lovatt, who settled in Boston Massachusetts in 1767

Lovatt Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

William Lovatt, who arrived in New York in 1842
Thomas Lovatt, who settled in Aquaforte in 1871
Richard Lovatt in Renews in 1871

Lovatt migration to Canada +

Lovatt Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

John Lovatt, who settled in King's Cove, Newfoundland in 1821 5
William Lovatt, who settled in Ferryland, Newfoundland in 1871 5
William Lovatt in St. John's, Newfoundland in 1871 5

Lovatt migration to Australia +

Lovatt Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Mr. Samuel Lovatt, British convict who was convicted in Lancaster, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Asia" on 29th September 1831, settling in New South Wales, Australia 6
Mr. John Lovatt, (b. 1791), aged 42, English ploughman who was convicted in Warwick, Warwickshire, England for life, transported aboard the "Emperor Alexander"on 6th April 1833, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land), he died in 1834 7
Mr. Charles Lovatt, English convict who was convicted in Stafford, Staffordshire, England for life, transported aboard the "Fairlie" on 14th October 1833, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 8
Mr. John Lovatt, English convict who was convicted in Stafford, Staffordshire, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Fairlie" on 14th October 1833, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 8
Maria Lovatt, English convict from Lancaster, who was transported aboard the "Angelina" on April 25, 1844, settling in Van Diemen's Land, Australia 9
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Contemporary Notables of the name Lovatt (post 1700) +

George I. Lovatt Sr. (1872-1958), American architect, best known for his design of numerous Roman Catholic churches
Harold Albert "Harry" Lovatt (1905-1984), English footballer
Mr. Robert Lovatt, British sheriff, held the joint position of Sheriff of Nottingham, England from 1522 to 1523
Mr. Thomas Lovatt, British sheriff, held the joint position of Sheriff of Nottingham, England from 1454 to 1455
Mark Lovatt (b. 1971), British road racing cyclist
Christine Lovatt (b. 1951), born Mary Christine Evans, an Australian crossword puzzle compiler and co-founder of Lovatts Media Group
Stephen Lovatt (b. 1964), New Zealand actor, best known for his role as Max Hoyland on the Australian soap Neighbours

Sources +

Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
The Norman People and Their Existing Descendants in the British Dominions and the United States Of America. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing, 1975. Print. (ISBN 0-8063-0636-X)
Harrison, Henry, Surnames of the United Kingdom: A Concise Etymological Dictionary Baltimore: Geneological Publishing Company, 2013. Print
Guppy, Henry Brougham, Homes of Family Names in Great Britain. 1890. Print.
Seary E.R., Family Names of the Island of Newfoundland, Montreal: McGill's-Queen's Universtity Press 1998 ISBN 0-7735-1782-0
Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 12th January 2020). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/asia/1831
Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 11th April 2022). https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/emperor-alexander
Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 21st September 2022). https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/fairlie
State Library of Queensland. (Retrieved 2014, November 27) Angelina voyage to Van Diemen's Land, Australia in 1844 with 171 passengers. Retrieved from http://www.convictrecords.com.au/ships/angelina/1844