The Lowe coat of arms hereby illustrated is officially documented in
Rietstap Armorial General. The original description of the arms (shield)
is as follows:
"Tierce en bande; de gu., et de sa. et d'arg., le sa. ch. d'un lion leoparde
d'or."
When translated the blazon also describes the original colors of the Lowe
arms as:
"Divided diagonally red and silver; a black diagonal band placed over the
division, charged with a gold lion leopard."
Above the shield and helmet is the crest which is described as:
"The lion issuing between two wings; the right wing red and silver the left
gold and black."
How the Old and Distinguished Lowe Family Got its Name and What the Lowe Name Means
The surname Lowe appears to be both characteristic and locational in origin. Our research indicates that it can be associated with the Germans and English, meaning, "one with lion-like characteristics (bold) and dweller at the sign of the lion." Although this interpretation is the result of onomastic research, you may find other meanings for the Lowe family name. Many surnames have more than one origin. Spelling variations of the Lowe family name include: Low and Lough.
This information was gleaned from the World Book of Lowes, published by Halbert's Family Heritage, copyright 1990, certificate of registration no 16211.