Explore the Family Name Lott
The meaning of Lott
1. English: from the Middle English female name Lot(e) (Latinized as Lota), probably a pet form of such names as Allot (from Alice), Amelot or Emelot (from Ameline), Ellot (from Ellen), and Gillota (from Gillian). 2. English: from Middle English lot(t)e ‘lot, portion’ (Old English hlot), in the sense of an allotted share of land, hence a status name for someone who held such a plot. 3. German: from a pet form of Ludwig. 4. German: topographic name from the dialect word lott ‘mud, dirt’.
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How common is the last name Lott in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lott has experienced a shift in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 1291 among all surnames and increased slightly to 1350 by 2010, indicating a decrease in popularity by 4.57%. However, the actual count of individuals with the Lott surname increased by 4.2% over the same period, growing from 25,118 in 2000 to 26,174 in 2010. This increase shows that while the rank may have dipped, the number of people with the Lott surname has actually grown.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #1,291 | #1,350 | -4.57% |
| Count | 25,118 | 26,174 | 4.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 9.31 | 8.87 | -4.73% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lott
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Lott also showed notable changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest growth was observed within the Hispanic community which saw an increase of 68.89%, followed by those identifying as two or more races with a rise of 50.94%. There was also a small increase in the Black community by 2.00%. Conversely, the percentage of White individuals with the Lott surname saw a decrease of 3.47% while American Indian and Alaskan Natives declined by 9.72%. Lastly, the Asian/Pacific Islander community saw significant growth with an increase of 36.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.92% | 65.56% | -3.47% |
| Black | 28.06% | 28.62% | 2% |
| Two or More Races | 1.59% | 2.4% | 50.94% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 2.28% | 68.89% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.72% | 0.65% | -9.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.36% | 0.49% | 36.11% |
Lott ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Lott is British & Irish, which comprises 54.2% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (21.2%) and Nigerian (4.3%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Eastern European, Scandinavian, Ghanaian, Liberian & Sierra Leonean, and Spanish & Portuguese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 54.2% |
| French & German | 21.2% |
| Nigerian | 4.3% |
| Other | 20.3% |
Possible origins of the surname Lott
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Lott have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 84.60% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 84.40% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 84.20% |
| Lancashire, United Kingdom | 84.00% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 84.00% |
What Lott haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Lott is I-S25383, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup I-S25383 is descended from haplogroup I-M170. Other common haplogroups include J-M67 and R-CTS241, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Harlow, Scott, Aldridge, Hoover, Hardman, Foster, Forster, Zimmerman, Huber, Grube.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Lott surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins I-M170Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Lott have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Lott" Surname 37.7%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Lott" Surname 36.7%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Lott" Surname 25.4%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Lott" Surname 18.6%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Lott?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Lott are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition