Lochet History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Lochet

What does the name Lochet mean?

The name Lochet was brought to England in the wave of migration that followed the Norman Conquest of 1066. Lochet is based on the given name Lockett. This name is patronymic in origin, in other words a surnames based on the first name of the original bearer's father. It means son of Lockett. Some historians have suggested that the name is a corruption of the name Lockhart, and is derived from the Old Norse Loki, meaning giant god, and hard, meaning strong, or that it derives from the Old French personal name Locard. However, Lockett is actually a diminutive form of the personal name Luke.

Early Origins of the Lochet family

The surname Lochet was first found in Cheshire where they held a family seat from very early times and were Lords of the manor of Clouterbrook, and were granted the lands by Duke William of Normandy, their liege Lord, for their distinguished assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 A.D. They were believed to have been related to the Earls of Chester.

Early History of the Lochet family

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Lochet Spelling Variations

Before the last few hundred years the English language had no fixed system of spelling rules. For that reason, spelling variations occurred commonly in Anglo Norman surnames. Over the years, many variations of the name Lochet were recorded, including Lockett, Locket, Lochett, Locquett and others.

Early Notables of the Lochet family

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Lochet Ranking

France, the name Lochet is the 6,789^th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 1

Lochet migration to Canada +

The unstable environment in England at this time caused numerous families to board ships and leave in search of opportunity and freedom from persecution abroad in places like Ireland, Australia, and particularly the New World. The voyage was extremely difficult, however, and only taken at great expense. The cramped conditions and unsanitary nature of the vessels caused many to arrive diseased and starving, not to mention destitute from the enormous cost. Still opportunity in the emerging nations of Canada and the United States was far greater than at home and many went on to make important contributions to the cultures of their adopted countries. An examination of many early immigration records reveals that people bearing the name Lochet arrived in North America very early:

Lochet Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century

Francois Lochet, who arrived in Montreal in 1653

Contemporary Notables of the name Lochet (post 1700) +

Pierre-Charles Lochet, French Brigadier General during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars from 1789 to 1815 2

The Lochet Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Tenuimus
Motto Translation: We have held.

Sources +

http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
Generals Who Served in the French Army during the Period 1789-1815. (Retrieved 2015, April 14) Pierre-Charles Lochet. Retrieved from http://www.napoleon-series.org/research/c_frenchgenerals.html