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

Lott, 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 Lott surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lott in America

Lott is the 1350th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lott surname appeared 26,174 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 9 people would have the surname Lott.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lott 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 Lott

The surname Lott is believed to have originated in England, with roots dating back to the 12th century. It is thought to have derived from the Old English word "lott," which referred to a woodlot or a portion of land cleared for cultivation within a forest.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1191, where it appears as "Lotte." This suggests that the name was already established in the region during the late 12th century.

The Lott surname is also found in the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, indicating its presence in various parts of England during the medieval period. The name is believed to have originated as a topographic surname, given to individuals who lived near or owned a woodlot or cleared land.

In the 14th century, the Lott surname appeared in the Feet of Fines for Suffolk in 1366, where it was recorded as "Lotte." This document provides evidence of the name's continued use and evolution in different regions of England.

One notable historical figure bearing the Lott surname was John Lott (c. 1505-1554), an English Protestant martyr who was burned at the stake during the Marian Persecutions under Queen Mary I. His unwavering faith and sacrifice have been documented in various historical accounts.

Another prominent individual was Thomas Lott (1550-1610), an English merchant and sea captain who played a significant role in the early colonization of Virginia. He was among the first settlers of the Virginia Colony and is recognized as one of the founders of Norfolk, Virginia.

In the 17th century, the Lott surname gained recognition through the works of Patience Lott (1618-1713), a Quaker preacher and author from Massachusetts. Her writings and sermons had a lasting impact on the Quaker community in the American colonies.

The Lott name also has connections to the Netherlands, with the Dutch painter Jan Lott (1618-1677) being a notable figure from that period. His paintings, which often depicted everyday life scenes, are highly regarded and can be found in various art collections worldwide.

Lastly, Emmeline Lott (1866-1953) was a British suffragette and activist who actively campaigned for women's rights and played a pivotal role in the movement that eventually led to the Representation of the People Act of 1918, which granted some women the right to vote in the United Kingdom.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lott

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

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 Lott 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 Lott 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 Lott was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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