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Lockett History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

The name Lockett reached England in the great wave of migration following the Norman Conquest of 1066. It 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 Lockett family

The surname Lockett 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 Lockett family

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Lockett Spelling Variations

The English language only became standardized in the last few centuries. For that reason, spelling variations are common among many Anglo-Norman names. The shape of the English language was frequently changed with the introduction of elements of Norman French, Latin, and other European languages; even the spelling of literate people's names were subsequently modified. Lockett has been recorded under many different variations, including Lockett, Locket, Lochett, Locquett and others.

Early Notables of the Lockett family

Outstanding amongst the family at this time was

Lockett of Cheshire

Lockett Ranking

In the United States, the name Lockett is the 1,658^th most popular surname with an estimated 19,896 people with that name. 1

Lockett migration to the United States +

To escape the uncertainty of the political and religious uncertainty found in England, many English families boarded ships at great expense to sail for the colonies held by Britain. The passages were expensive, though, and the boats were unsafe, overcrowded, and ridden with disease. Those who were hardy and lucky enough to make the passage intact were rewarded with land, opportunity, and social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families went on to be important contributors to the young nations of Canada and the United States where they settled. Locketts were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America:

Lockett Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Martha Lockett, who landed in Maryland in 1675 2

Lockett Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Margaret Lockett, who arrived in Virginia in 1717 2

Lockett Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

J. M. Lockett arrived in San Francisco, California in 1850
J M Lockett, who arrived in San Francisco, California in 1850 2
M Lockett, who landed in San Francisco, California in 1851 2
E F M Lockett, who landed in San Francisco, California in 1851 2

Lockett migration to Australia +

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

Lockett Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

William Lockett, English convict from Warwick, who was transported aboard the "Agamemnon" on April 22, 1820, settling in New South Wales, Australia 3
John Lockett, who arrived in Holdfast Bay, Australia aboard the ship "Cygnet" in 1836 4
Mr. John Lockett, English convict who was convicted in Salford, Manchester, Greater Manchester, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Earl Grey" on 4th October 1842, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 5
Mr. Thomas Lockett, English convict who was convicted in Knutsford (Nether Knutsford), Cheshire, England for 7 years, transported aboard the "Elphinstone" on 28th July 1842, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 6
Miss Margaret Lockett who was convicted in Knutsford (Nether Knutsford), Cheshire, England for 10 years, transported aboard the "Emma Eugenia" on 16th November 1843, arriving in Tasmania (Van Diemen's Land) 7
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Lockett migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Lockett Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Eliza Lockett, aged 17, a sempstress, who arrived in Port Nicholson aboard the ship "Slains Castle" in 1841
Jonas Lockett, aged 23, a shoemaker, who arrived in Port Nicholson aboard the ship "Slains Castle" in 1841
Ann Lockett, aged 23, who arrived in Port Nicholson aboard the ship "Slains Castle" in 1841
Mr. Jonas Lockett, (b. 1817), aged 23, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Slains Castle" arriving in Wellington, New Zealand on 25th January 1841 8
Mrs. Ann Lockett, (b. 1817), aged 23, British settler travelling from London aboard the ship "Slains Castle" arriving in Wellington, New Zealand on 25th January 1841 8
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Contemporary Notables of the name Lockett (post 1700) +

Glenn Michael Lockett (1951-2023), better known as Spot, an American record producer best known for being the house producer and engineer for the influential independent punk record label SST Records
James R. Lockett (1856-1933), American Colonel in the U.S. Army awarded 2 silver stars
Willie D. Lockett, American Republican politician, Candidate for Michigan State House of Representatives from Wayne County 7th District, 1954 9
Vincent E. Lockett, American politician, Candidate for Mayor of Country Club Hills, Illinois, 2011 9
Kimberly Lockett, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from District of Columbia, 1996 9
Kathryn D. Lockett, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 2000 9
J. W. Lockett, American Democratic Party politician, National Democratic Candidate for U.S. Representative from Kentucky 2nd District, 1896 9
Harold "Harry" Lockett (1855-1930), English association football manager and administrator
Aaron Lockett (1892-1965), English footballer and cricketer
Peter Robert Lockett (b. 1962), English percussionist and recording artist
... (Another 4 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Historic Events for the Lockett family +

RMS Lusitania

Mr. H. Lockett, English Able-Bodied Seaman from England, who worked aboard the RMS Lusitania (1915) and survived the sinking 10

The Lockett 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.

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
State Library of Queensland. (Retrieved 2016, October 27) Agamemnon voyage to New South Wales, Australia in 1820 with 179 passengers. Retrieved from http://www.convictrecords.com.au/ships/agamemnon/1820
State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) Cygnet arrived Holdfast Bay, Adealide Sept. 11, 1836. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1836Cygnet.htm
Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 16th August 2021). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/earl-gray
Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 23rd March 2022). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/elphinstone
Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 31st March 2022). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/emma-eugenia
New Zealand Yesteryears Passenger Lists 1800 to 1900 (Retrieved 26th March 2019). Retrieved from http://www.yesteryears.co.nz/shipping/passlist.html
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 12) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
Lusitania Passenger List - The Lusitania Resource. (Retrieved 2014, March 7) . Retrieved from http://www.rmslusitania.info/lusitania-passenger-list/