Luss History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England
Ireland

Etymology of Luss

What does the name Luss mean?

Luss is a name of ancient Norman origin. It arrived in England with the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Luss family lived in Berkshire. Their name, however, is a reference to their place of residence prior to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066, Loches, Normandy.

Early Origins of the Luss family

The surname Luss was first found in Berkshire, where they held a family seat from very early times and were granted lands by Duke William of Normandy, their liege Lord, for their distinguished assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Luss family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Luss research. Another 111 words (8 lines of text) covering the year 1067 is included under the topic Early Luss History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Luss Spelling Variations

Endless spelling variations are a prevailing characteristic of Norman surnames. Old and Middle English lacked any definite spelling rules, and the introduction of Norman French added an unfamiliar ingredient to the English linguistic stew. French and Latin, the languages of the court, also influenced spellings. Finally, Medieval scribes generally spelled words according to how they sounded, so one person was often referred to by different spellings in different documents. The name has been spelled Lush, Luss, Losh, Lusk and others.

Early Notables of the Luss family

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Migration of the Luss family to Ireland

Some of the Luss family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 33 words (2 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Luss migration to the United States +

To escape the political and religious persecution within England at the time, many English families left for the various British colonies abroad. The voyage was extremely difficult, though, and the cramped, dank ships caused many to arrive in the New World diseased and starving. But for those who made it, the trip was most often worth it. Many of the families who arrived went on to make valuable contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families reveals a number of immigrants bearing the name Luss or a variant listed above:

Luss Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

M. Luss, who settled in San Francisco in 1861