Lowmans History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Lowmans

What does the name Lowmans mean?

The name Lowmans is derived from the Middle English personal name Lefman.

Early Origins of the Lowmans family

The surname Lowmans was first found in Devon. where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 13th century when they held estates at Whitstone where they held a family seat.

Early History of the Lowmans family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lowmans research. Another 148 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1080, 1091, 1163, 1399, 1455, 1487, 1510, 1538, 1600, 1680 and 1752 are included under the topic Early Lowmans History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Lowmans Spelling Variations

The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Lowmans has been spelled many different ways, including Lowman, Loman, Loweman, Lowham, Loweham and others.

Early Notables of the Lowmans family

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Migration of the Lowmans family

Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Lowmanss to arrive in North America: Barnard Lowman, who arrived in Barbados in 1685; George Lowman, who was on record in New York in 1758; James Lowman, who arrived in Virginia in 1705; Mary Lowman, who came to Virginia in 1690.