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ArchivesEtymology of the names Lockhart, Locklear
I've been looking all over the place for the etymology of these names, but usually end up with references to Heather Locklear (whoever that may be) and Gilderoy Lockhart from Harry Potter. According to this message board Locklear hails from a mutt tribe in North America; I would have guessed they're both Celtic/English.
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What on earth is a mutt tribe?
Lockhart is Scottish. Two explanations have been advanced:
i) An Old Germanic given name, Lochard, meaning something like "stronghold-hardy"
ii) An occupational name, Lockherd, denoting a herdsman in charge of a cattle or sheep enclosure.
I've seen Locklear described as a Scottish surname, but I'm doubtful. Maybe it's a version of the English surname Lockyer, meaning "locksmith". The spelling Locklear seems to have originated in North America.
Lockhart is Scottish. Two explanations have been advanced:
i) An Old Germanic given name, Lochard, meaning something like "stronghold-hardy"
ii) An occupational name, Lockherd, denoting a herdsman in charge of a cattle or sheep enclosure.
I've seen Locklear described as a Scottish surname, but I'm doubtful. Maybe it's a version of the English surname Lockyer, meaning "locksmith". The spelling Locklear seems to have originated in North America.
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These seem credible. Thank you.
As for the tribe, a case of bad wording. I meant something to the effect of 'melungeon'.
As for the tribe, a case of bad wording. I meant something to the effect of 'melungeon'.
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