Lovet History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The surname Lovet 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