Lothian
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9.5
- proper noun
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Lothian
- Lothian is a surname that has been borne by many notable Scottish figures throughout history.
- Dan Lothian
- Lothian, CNN
- Lothian, CNN correspondent
Examples
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The author of the Brevis Descriptio treated each Scottish province by name, beginning with the border areas of Teviot and Lothian.
Fiction book (1991) -
At the start of Prime Minister's Questions, the honourable member Rhys Lothian Kirkcaldy and Cold and Beef persistently denied the authority of the chair.
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Dan Lothian has made a name for himself in journalism with his insightful reporting.
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Many people were surprised to learn that Lothian, a prominent leader in the community, is of Scottish descent.
Synonyms
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7.3
A Scottish family name from a clan in Aberdeenshire
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7.7
A family name used by some people
14
8.3
A last name that people in the same family share
7
6.8
An old Scottish family name often connected with the character in Shakespeare's play
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6.6
A family name originally from Scotland used by many people
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9.7
A family name and noble title passed down in one family from the Isle of Bute
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9.9
A last name used by some families
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9.3
A family name from Scotland
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7.9
A family name from Scotland
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9.1
A family name often found in Scotland
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8.6
A last name that comes from Scotland
A family name used by some people
Compounds
Surface Forms
Etymology
Lothian as a family name comes from the place Lothian. People who came from the region were called 'of Lothian', so the place name became a family surname.