Show ContentsLochrie History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

This Lochrie surname is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic "Luachra," derived from the word "luachair," which means "rushes" or "sedges."

Early Origins of the Lochrie family

The surname Lochrie was first found in Armagh (Irish: Ard Mhacha) located in the province of Ulster in present day Northern Ireland, where they held a family seat as ecclesiastics in west Armagh and Antrim. Irish history was greatly influenced by the Norman invasion of 1172, and thereafter, the surnames of Irish Gaelic clanns and septs and many of the Norman families became almost indistinguishable. This family name was found later in Tyrone about 1430.

Early History of the Lochrie family

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Lochrie Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Loughran, Lochrane, Lochraine, Lutheran, Lochran, Laugheran, Loughrey, O'Loughran, O'Lochrane, O'Lochran, O'Loughraine and many more.

Early Notables of the Lochrie family

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United States Lochrie migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Lochrie Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • James Lochrie, aged 44, who landed in America, in 1894
  • I. Lochrie, aged 46, who settled in America, in 1896
Lochrie Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • John Lochrie, aged 23, who immigrated to the United States from Dumbarton, in 1900
  • William Lochrie, aged 50, who landed in America from Mellburn, Scotland, in 1911
  • Jane Lochrie, aged 8, who settled in America from Johnstone, Scotland, in 1913
  • Neil Lochrie, aged 58, who landed in America, in 1913
  • William Lochrie, aged 3, who immigrated to the United States from Larkhall, Scotland, in 1913
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Australia Lochrie migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Lochrie Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Mr. John Lochrie, Scottish convict who was convicted in Glasgow, Scotland for 14 years, transported aboard the "Elphinstone" on 27th May 1837, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Lochrie (post 1700) +

  • Alexandra Lochrie, American actress, known for Cash 'n' Paisa (2012)
  • Elizabeth Davey Lochrie (1890-1981), American painter, sculptor and muralist
  • Richard J. Lochrie, American president and co-founder of Lochrie & Associates, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
  • Jaz Lochrie, Scottish bass guitarist


  1. Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 18th March 2022). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/elphinstone


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