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3/13/2024, 7:16 PM myre36915 Added figures with the surname
3/13/2024, 4:18 PM myre36915

Name Locklear
Type Surname
Usage Lumbee
Edit Status Statusnot set

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