UK surname
A surname derived from the Old French words "loc" (lock) and "hart" (deer), possibly referring to a gamekeepers or foresters who tended deer parks.
In the 1881 census there were 98 people recorded with the Lockart surname, ranking it #19,999 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 4, ranked #38,419, down from #19,999 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to New Monkland, Edinburgh and Penrith. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Lockart is 168 in 1851. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 95.9%.
1881 census count
98
Ranked #19,999
Modern count
4
2016, ranked #38,419
Peak year
1851
168 bearers
Map years
2
1851 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Lockart surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Lockart surname density by area, 1861 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 168 | #11,873 |
| 1861 | historical | 102 | #20,797 |
| 1881 | historical | 98 | #19,999 |
| 1891 | historical | 39 | #31,257 |
| 1901 | historical | 51 | #28,492 |
| 1911 | historical | 8 | #32,903 |
| 1997 | modern | 1 | #38,839 |
| 1998 | modern | 3 | #38,304 |
| 1999 | modern | 5 | #37,872 |
| 2000 | modern | 6 | #37,624 |
| 2001 | modern | 6 | #37,456 |
| 2002 | modern | 4 | #37,921 |
| 2003 | modern | 4 | #37,951 |
| 2004 | modern | 3 | #38,241 |
| 2005 | modern | 5 | #37,885 |
| 2006 | modern | 5 | #37,956 |
| 2007 | modern | 4 | #38,169 |
| 2008 | modern | 4 | #38,216 |
| 2009 | modern | 4 | #38,287 |
| 2010 | modern | 4 | #38,371 |
| 2011 | modern | 4 | #38,338 |
| 2012 | modern | 5 | #38,167 |
| 2013 | modern | 5 | #38,195 |
| 2014 | modern | 5 | #38,228 |
| 2015 | modern | 5 | #38,221 |
| 2016 | modern | 4 | #38,419 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around New Monkland, Edinburgh, Penrith, Glasgow and Dalserf. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Monkland | Lanark |
| 2 | Edinburgh | Edinburgh |
| 3 | Penrith | Cumberland |
| 4 | Glasgow | Lanark |
| 5 | Dalserf | Lanark |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Lockart surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Lockart, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Lockart surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Lockart household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Lockart is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Lockart is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Lockart, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname "LOCKART" originated in Scotland during the medieval period. It is derived from the Gaelic words "loch" meaning lake and "ard" meaning high or promontory, referring to someone who lived near a high lake.
The earliest recorded spelling of the name was "Lochert" in the year 1230, found in the records of the Abbey of Paisley in Renfrewshire, Scotland. Other early spellings included Lochart, Lockert, and Lokkert.
In the early 13th century, the name appeared in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, a collection of homage rolls submitted to King Edward I of England by Scottish nobility and clergy. Sir John Lochart of Lanarkshire was one of the signatories.
The name is also associated with the lands of Lochart in Stirlingshire, where a family of the same name held significant property and influence in the 14th and 15th centuries. Sir Simon Lockhart of Lochart was a prominent figure during the reign of King Robert II in the late 1300s.
One of the earliest recorded Lockarts was Sir James Lockhart of Lee (1596-1672), a Scottish soldier and diplomat who served as a Colonel in the Thirty Years' War and later as a Commissioner for the Parliament of Scotland.
Another notable figure was George Lockhart (1673-1731), a Scottish writer and politician who served as a Member of Parliament and supported the Jacobite cause. His memoirs provide valuable insights into the political climate of the time.
John Gibson Lockhart (1794-1854) was a Scottish writer and biographer, best known for his acclaimed biography of Sir Walter Scott. He also served as editor of the Quarterly Review and contributed to various literary publications.
In the United States, one of the earliest recorded Lockarts was Samuel Lockart (1751-1818), a Revolutionary War soldier from Pennsylvania who later settled in Kentucky.
Throughout history, the Lockart surname has been associated with landed gentry, military service, and literary pursuits, reflecting its Scottish roots and the prominent roles played by individuals bearing this name.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Lockart surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lanarkshire leads with 28 Lockarts recorded in 1881 and an index of 9.15x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lanarkshire | 28 | 9.15x |
| Stirlingshire | 8 | 22.93x |
| Fife | 7 | 12.50x |
| Lancashire | 7 | 0.62x |
| Perthshire | 7 | 16.49x |
| Staffordshire | 7 | 2.19x |
| Renfrewshire | 6 | 8.18x |
| Ayrshire | 5 | 7.06x |
| Midlothian | 4 | 3.16x |
| Middlesex | 3 | 0.32x |
| Surrey | 3 | 0.65x |
| Aberdeenshire | 2 | 2.28x |
| Caithness | 2 | 15.44x |
| Yorkshire | 2 | 0.21x |
| Devon | 1 | 0.51x |
| Dunbartonshire | 1 | 3.93x |
| Inverness-shire | 1 | 3.54x |
| Isle of Man | 1 | 5.69x |
| Selkirkshire | 1 | 11.68x |
| Wigtownshire | 1 | 7.96x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Dalserf in Lanarkshire leads with 11 Lockarts recorded in 1881 and an index of 360.66x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Dalserf | 11 | 360.66x |
| Lesmahagow | 8 | 246.91x |
| St Ninians | 7 | 202.31x |
| Tettenhall | 7 | 358.97x |
| Lancaster | 6 | 89.82x |
| Abbey | 5 | 44.68x |
| Kilmadock | 5 | 510.20x |
| Old Monkland | 5 | 41.19x |
| Logie | 4 | 3076.92x |
| Battersea | 3 | 8.62x |
| St Pancras London | 3 | 3.94x |
| West Calder | 3 | 120.00x |
| Aberdeen St Nicholas | 2 | 12.20x |
| Barony | 2 | 2.58x |
| Glasgow | 2 | 3.68x |
| Kennoway | 2 | 392.16x |
| Kilmarnock | 2 | 23.72x |
| Wick | 2 | 47.85x |
| Ayr | 1 | 29.94x |
| Blackford | 1 | 192.31x |
| Dundonald | 1 | 38.31x |
| Ilkley | 1 | 65.36x |
| Kilmany | 1 | 476.19x |
| Leeds | 1 | 1.89x |
| Maybole | 1 | 46.30x |
| Onchan | 1 | 19.76x |
| Paisley Low Church | 1 | 43.10x |
| Perth West Church | 1 | 49.75x |
| Row | 1 | 30.40x |
| Salford | 1 | 3.03x |
| Snizort | 1 | 142.86x |
| South Leith | 1 | 7.01x |
| Stirling | 1 | 22.73x |
| Stoke Damerel | 1 | 7.26x |
| Whithorn | 1 | 104.17x |
| Yarrow | 1 | 476.19x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Lockart surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 98 people were recorded with the Lockart surname. That placed it at #19,999 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 4 in 2016. That gives Lockart a modern rank of #38,419.
A surname derived from the Old French words "loc" (lock) and "hart" (deer), possibly referring to a gamekeepers or foresters who tended deer parks.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Lockart bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.