Find out how popular the last name Lot is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Lot.

Lot, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Lot surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lot in America

Lot is the 100791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lot surname appeared 179 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Lot.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lot to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Lot

The surname LOT originated in England during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English word "lott," which referred to a portion or share of land. This name was likely given to someone who lived on a particular plot of land or held a share in a common field or pasture.

In the late 11th century, the Domesday Book, which was a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror, recorded several individuals bearing the name LOT. These early records suggest that the name was already well-established in various parts of the country.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname LOT was William Lot, who was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Lincolnshire in 1195. These rolls were financial records maintained by the Exchequer, indicating that William Lot was a landowner or taxpayer at that time.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various spellings, such as Lotte, Lote, and Lott, reflecting the variations in pronunciation and spelling during that period. One notable individual was Sir John Lott, who served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1281.

During the 14th century, the surname LOT was associated with several place names, including Lotteridge in Hertfordshire and Lott's Farm in Kent. These place names may have originated from individuals bearing the LOT surname who owned or resided in those areas.

Among the prominent figures with the surname LOT in history are:

1. Sir John Lott (c. 1240 - 1305), a wealthy merchant and Lord Mayor of London in 1281.
2. William Lott (c. 1370 - 1440), a member of the English Parliament who represented the borough of Ludgershall in 1420.
3. Roger Lott (c. 1510 - 1580), an English composer and organist during the Tudor period.
4. Sir John Lott (1564 - 1622), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist who served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1604.
5. Bartholomew Lott (1648 - 1719), one of the earliest settlers in Long Island, New York, who acquired a large estate known as the "Lott Homestead."

The surname LOT has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout history, including landowners, merchants, politicians, and early settlers in the American colonies. While it originated in England, the name has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and settlement.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lot

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Lot.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Lot was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Lot has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Lot was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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