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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.
INNES means 'greens' and refers to the wide plain of grass that stretched between the tall white mansion of Innes (built by Sir Robert in 1646) and the River Lossie in Moray, in the Highlands of Scotland.
Early Historical Example : Berewold, a Flemish nobleman, was granted the Barony of Innes by Malcolm IV.
The Blazon of Arms: Arms;
Crest; Three Stars
Clan Motto; "Be Faithful"
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;