Locker

Locker is a British surname that has its origins in the Old English word "locc," which means lock of hair or tress. The name is thought to have been initially used to describe someone with distinctive hair or a hair-related trade, such as a hairdresser or barber.

Early records of the Locker surname date back to the medieval period in England, and it is believed to have been more common in the northern regions of the country. Over time, individuals bearing the surname Locker spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond.

Variants of the Locker surname include Loker, Lockar, and Lucker. The name has been recorded in various forms over the centuries, reflecting different regional dialects and spelling variations.

Famous individuals with the surname Locker include British artist and illustrator Reginald Locker and English cricketer Alfred Locker.

The Locker surname continues to be found in the United Kingdom and other English-speaking countries, often being passed down through generations as a family name.

There are approximately 1,440 people named Locker in the UK. That makes it roughly the 5,532nd most common surname in Britain. Around 22 in a million people in Britain are named Locker.

Surname type: Occupational name

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
  • Christopher
  • David
  • Ian
  • James
  • John
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Richard
  • Robert
  • Stephen

Female

  • Amy
  • Christine
  • Claire
  • Emma
  • Jennifer
  • Joanne
  • Julie
  • Margaret
  • Rebecca
  • Sandra
  • Sarah
  • Sheila
  • Susan

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