Lowe 2 is an English surname. It is a variant of Law, which itself is a medieval diminutive of Laurence 1. The ultimate root is the Roman cognomen Laurentius, meaning “from Laurentum,” a city in ancient Italy whose name likely derives from Latin laurus “laurel.”Notable BearersThis variant surname is relatively rare; notable bearers include the English footballer Nathan Lowe (born 1986) and the American rock drummer Shawn Lowe. Another variant form is Low, which shares the same origin.Meaning: variant of Law (diminutive of Laurence)Origin: EnglishType: SurnameUsage regions: England