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Locklear 1
Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage English
Other Forms FormsLockyer, Lockyers, Lockier, Lokier, Locker, Lockweer

Meaning & History

Variant of Lockyer. Locklear is an occupational name of anglo-saxon origin meaning "locksmith".
Added 12/31/2016 by Izzy84
Edited 11/22/2017 by Izzy84

Locklear 2
Type Surname
Usage Lumbee

Meaning & History

This is a popular surname in the Lumbee Native American tribe. It was pronounced by elders as Locklaha in the early part of the 20th century. "Falling water" is the definition of Locklaha. In 2004 the Lumbee Tribal Council had members named Lawrence (University of North Carolina employee), James H., Al, Danita as well as Jerl Locklear.
Added 3/13/2024 by myre36915
Edited 3/13/2024 by myre36915