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ArchivesRe: Etymology of the names Lockhart, Locklear
in reply to a message by padvi
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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