About the Lothian surname
The surname Lothian is associated with a patronymic formation. The ending of Lothian is compatible with Armenian or related patronymic forms, where it may express family affiliation or descent. A patronymic formation of this kind shows how an older personal name could develop into a family name. Different families could independently adopt a surname formed from the same given name.
Pronunciation:
Leou-thirn/ləʊðiʁn/