LOCKE
Locke
Locke is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin derived from the Old English word "loca," meaning enclosure or fence. The name is primarily found in the south of England, particularly in Hampshire, Dorset, and Wiltshire.
The Locke surname has ancient roots in British history, with records dating back to the medieval period. One prominent bearer of the name was John Locke (1632-1704), a renowned English philosopher and physician who is considered one of the most influential Enlightenment thinkers. His works on political philosophy, such as "Two Treatises of Government," have had a lasting impact on Western philosophy and political thought.
Over the centuries, individuals with the surname Locke have made significant contributions in various fields, including academia, the arts, politics, and business. The name continues to be well-represented in the United Kingdom and has spread to other English-speaking countries through migration and immigration.
Variants of the Locke surname include Lock, Loch, and Loke. The coat of arms associated with the Locke family features distinctive heraldic symbols that reflect the family's historical legacy and status.
In modern times, individuals with the surname Locke can be found around the world, contributing to diverse professions and pursuits. The name carries with it a sense of heritage and tradition, reflecting the enduring influence of the Locke family in British history.
There are approximately 8,326 people named Locke in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,138th most common surname in Britain. Around 128 in a million people in Britain are named Locke.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- John
- Michael
- Peter
- Robert
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Amanda
- Angela
- Carol
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Jane
- Jean
- Joanne
- Julie
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Lock
- Loc
- Locey
- Loch
- Locken
- Loack
- Loake
- Loak
- Loakes
- Laake
- Lac
- Laca
- Lacau
- Lack
- Lacka
- Lacke
- Lacki
- Lackie
- Lacko
- Laco
- Laeeq
- Lag
- Laga
- Lagae
- Lagg
- Lagge
- Laggie
- Lagha
- Laghaei
- Laghi
- Lago
- Lagoa
- Lagoe
- Lagou
- Lagu
- Lagua
- Lague
- Laguea
- Laica
- Laig
- Laigh
- Laik
- Laike
- Laikie
- Laiq
- Lak
- Laka
- Lake
- Lakee
- Laki
- Lakie
- Lakio
- Lakka
- Lako
- Laqua
- Laque
- Lauck
- Laug
- Lauga
- Laugh
- Lauk
- Lauko
- Laygo
- Layke
- Leack
- Leackie
- Leag
- Leagh
- Leago
- Leagoe
- League
- Leak
- Leake
- Leakie
- Leaok
- Lec
- Leca
- Lecca
- Leck
- Lecka
- Lecke
- Lecki
- Leckie
- Lecko
- Leco
- Lecue
- Leeck
- Leek
- Leeke
- Leekie
- Leg
- Lega
- Legg
- Legge
- Leggie
- Leggio
- Leggo
- Leggoe
- Legh
- Legha
- Lego
- Legoe
- Legue
- Leick
- Leig
- Leigh
- Leighe
- Lek
- Leka
- Lekau
- Leke
- Leki
- Lekie
- Lekka
- Leko
- Leogue
- Leoick
- Leuca
- Leuck
- Leuk
- Lewko
- Leyk
- Lic
- Lica
- Lick
- Licka
- Lickie
- Licko
- Lico
- Lieck
- Liegh
- Lieghio
- Lig
- Liga
- Ligg
- Ligge
- Ligh
- Lighe
- Ligo
- Ligue
- Lik
- Lika
- Like
- Liko
- Liku
- Liok
- Loag
- Loague
- Loaks
- Lockead
- Lockell
- Locker
- Lockes
- Locket
- Lockett
- Lockey
- Lockie
- Lockis
- Locko
- Locks
- Locky
- Loco
- Locs
- Locy
- Log
- Loga
- Logg
- Logge
- Logghe
- Loggia
- Loggie
- Logh
- Logo
- Logue
- Loic
- Loik
- Lok
- Loka
- Loke
- Lokes
- Lokey
- Lokie
- Lokke
- Lokko
- Loko
- Loks
- Loku
- Loky
- Lokye
- Loock
- Loog
- Look
- Looke
- Loque
- Louca
- Louck
- Loug
- Lough
- Loughe
- Lougue
- Louk
- Louka
- Louke
- Louki
- Lowke
- Lox
- Luc
- Luca
- Lucca
- Luck
- Lucka
- Lucke
- Lucki
- Luckie
- Lucko
- Lueck
- Luecke
- Lueke
- Lug
- Luga
- Lugg
- Lugge
- Luggie
- Lugh
- Lugo
- Lugue
- Luick
- Luig
- Luiggi
- Luik
- Luk
- Luka
- Lukau
- Luke
- Lukie
- Lukk
- Lukka
- Luko
- Luque
- Luyk
- Lycke
- Lygo
- Lygoe
- Lyke
- Lykke
- Lyko
- Lykou
- Lylyk
- Whylock
- Wlock
- Wloka
- Locsei
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