Meaning & origin
What it means
Lofting is a form of Lofton. Lofton goes back to Old Norse lopt, meaning “upper chamber, attic.”
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Where it comes from
Lofting is a form of Lofton. Lofton comes from Old Norse, and ultimately from Old English.
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Lofting’s family of names
In English usage, Lofting as a surname has a related form in LOFTON.
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