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Etymology of Lovetts

What does the name Lovetts mean?

The Lovetts 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 Lovetts family

The surname Lovetts 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 Lovetts family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lovetts 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 Lovetts History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Lovetts Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Lovetts 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 Lovetts family to Ireland

Some of the Lovetts family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
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Migration of the Lovetts family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Gurtred Lovett, who arrived in Virginia in 1635; Ann Lovett, who settled in Virginia in 1652; William Lovet, who came to Maryland in 1674; Elizabeth Lovet, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1682.
  1. Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
  2. 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)
  3. Harrison, Henry, Surnames of the United Kingdom: A Concise Etymological Dictionary Baltimore: Geneological Publishing Company, 2013. Print
  4. Guppy, Henry Brougham, Homes of Family Names in Great Britain. 1890. Print.

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