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The Surname, Burke's General Armory
The adoption of second names or surnames in Europe took place from the 11th century onwards. Surnames generally fall into four main categories. Occupational names describe the person's profession. Locational names describe the person's dwelling or place of origin. Descriptive names distinguish the person by some physical characteristic or mannerism. Patronyms are the adoption of the person's father's first name as a surname.
LOTT is a locational name meaning originally "the holder of an alloted share of land", derived from the Old English "hlot" = a portion, lot.
Early Historical Example : John Lotte, 1275, Rotuli Hundredorum, Norfolk
The Blazon of Arms: Arms; Argent a double-headed eagle displayed sable
Crest; A talbot's head couped.
Motto;
TALBOT is a descriptive name found in Ireland but of disputed origin, thought to be derived from the Old French "talebot" = lampblack, used by robbers who blacked their faces for disguise.
Early Historical Example : Geoffrey Talebot, 1086, Domesday Book, Essex
The Blazon of Arms: Arms; Argent a lion rampant gules armed and langued azure
Crest; A talbot dog argent langued and collared gules
Motto; Fotre et Fidele; Strong and Faithful