Locquet History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Locquet

What does the name Locquet mean?

Locquet is a name that first reached England following the Norman Conquest of 1066. It comes from 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 Locquet family

The surname Locquet 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 Locquet family

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Locquet Spelling Variations

Before the advent of the printing press and the first dictionaries, the English language was not standardized. Sound was what guided spelling in the Middle Ages, so one person's name was often recorded under several variations during a single lifetime. Spelling variations were common, even among the names of the most literate people. Known variations of the Locquet family name include Lockett, Locket, Lochett, Locquett and others.

Early Notables of the Locquet family

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Locquet Ranking

France, the name Locquet is the 5,896^th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 1

Migration of the Locquet family

To escape the political and religious chaos of this era, thousands of English families began to migrate to the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. The passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe; however, those who made the voyage safely were encountered opportunities that were not available to them in their homeland. Many of the families that reached the New World at this time went on to make important contributions to the emerging nations of the United States and Canada. Research into various historical records has revealed some of first members of the Locquet family to immigrate North America: Richard Locket who settled in Baltimore Maryland in 1775; Charles Locket also settled there in the same year; J.M. Lockett arrived in San Francisco Cal. in 1850.

The Locquet 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.

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http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/