About Lowther
The surname Lowther is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Ljotr," meaning "ugly" or "unattractive." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone with less than desirable physical features. Over time, the name evolved into Lowther and became a hereditary surname. Today, individuals with the surname Lowther can be found primarily in the northern counties of England, particularly in Cumbria and West Yorkshire.
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The surname Lowther is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lowther based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Lowther is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Lowther in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lowther using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.