Hi Graham Welcome to the list. I only have a minor interest in the Lovelock surname at this time so can't comment specifically on the Lovelock use of Biblical names. However, my research suggests the use of Isaac and other biblical names does not seem to denote Jewish blood. On my fathers side, I have traced the use of Isaac as a given name back to the 1700's in the heart of Wiltshire. In this family's case, they seemed to have non conformist leanings. The home of one of them was licensed for use as a meeting place for methodists. Helen melbourne, Australia (who used to live in Wellington, and has two brothers still there) ----- Original Message ----- > > I am a descendant of Isaac Lovelock (Fragment 3 - Kent Lovelocks) who was borne in Tunbridge-Wells on 25th November 1804 > > > Another question for those who have done the research, I am not aware of any Jewish blood in the family, but a lot of the ancestors from Kent had names like Isaac anf Levy and I wondered if it signalled anything or was just a fad >