UK surname
A habitational surname derived from a place name meaning "dwelling near a small loch or lake."
In the 1881 census there were 58 people recorded with the Lockerby surname, ranking it #25,428 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 60, ranked #34,340, down from #25,428 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Newcastle St Andrew, St Pancras and Dumfries. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Lockerby is 129 in 1851. Compared with 1881, the name has stayed broadly stable by 3.4%.
1881 census count
58
Ranked #25,428
Modern count
60
2016, ranked #34,340
Peak year
1851
129 bearers
Map years
1
1851 to 1851
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Lockerby surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Lockerby surname density by area, 1851 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 | 129 | #14,406 |
| 1861 | historical | 98 | #21,388 |
| 1881 | historical | 58 | #25,428 |
| 1891 | historical | 71 | #27,934 |
| 1901 | historical | 69 | #26,499 |
| 1911 | historical | 46 | #28,224 |
| 1997 | modern | 69 | #30,712 |
| 1998 | modern | 72 | #30,775 |
| 1999 | modern | 79 | #30,243 |
| 2000 | modern | 76 | #30,578 |
| 2001 | modern | 74 | #30,600 |
| 2002 | modern | 76 | #30,830 |
| 2003 | modern | 70 | #31,486 |
| 2004 | modern | 75 | #31,233 |
| 2005 | modern | 70 | #31,912 |
| 2006 | modern | 67 | #32,532 |
| 2007 | modern | 66 | #32,948 |
| 2008 | modern | 65 | #33,303 |
| 2009 | modern | 63 | #33,751 |
| 2010 | modern | 61 | #34,143 |
| 2011 | modern | 64 | #33,917 |
| 2012 | modern | 60 | #34,287 |
| 2013 | modern | 62 | #34,260 |
| 2014 | modern | 63 | #34,212 |
| 2015 | modern | 65 | #34,036 |
| 2016 | modern | 60 | #34,340 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Newcastle St Andrew, St Pancras, Dumfries, Penpont and Glasgow. 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 | Newcastle St Andrew | Northumberland |
| 2 | St Pancras | London (North Districts) |
| 3 | Dumfries | Dumfries |
| 4 | Penpont | Dumfries |
| 5 | Glasgow | Lanark |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Lockerby 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 Lockerby, 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 Lockerby surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Lockerby 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, Lockerby 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 Lockerby is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Lockerby, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Lockerby has its roots in Scotland and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, referring to someone who hailed from the village of Lockerby (Lockerbie) in Dumfriesshire, Scotland. The name is derived from the Old English words "locc," meaning an enclosure or a lock, and "by," meaning a village or a settlement.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Lockerby can be found in the Ragman Rolls of 1296, which were a series of homage rolls listing Scottish landowners who swore fealty to King Edward I of England. The name appears as "Lockard de Lockardby," suggesting that the place name had already evolved by that time.
In the 14th century, the surname Lockerby appears in various Scottish records, such as the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland, where a person named John de Lokardebi is mentioned in 1328. This spelling variation highlights the fluidity of surnames during that period.
The Lockerby surname has also been associated with several historical figures throughout the centuries. One notable example is Robert Lockerby, a Scottish merchant and burgess of Edinburgh, who lived in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. He is mentioned in various legal documents and records related to his business dealings.
Another prominent individual with this surname was John Lockerby, a Scottish clergyman who served as the minister of Swinton Parish in Berwickshire, Scotland, in the late 17th century. He was born around 1640 and was known for his strong Presbyterian leanings during a time of religious turmoil in Scotland.
In the 18th century, the Lockerby family gained prominence in the textile industry. James Lockerby, born in 1732, was a successful wool merchant and manufacturer in Dumfriesshire. His son, also named James Lockerby (1765-1839), continued the family business and became a prominent figure in the local community.
Moving into the 19th century, there is a record of a William Lockerby (1795-1875), who served as a provost (mayor) of Dumfries, Scotland, from 1847 to 1850. He was a respected figure in the town and played a significant role in its governance during his tenure.
Throughout its history, the Lockerby surname has been associated with various place names, such as Lockerbie in Dumfriesshire, and has undergone spelling variations like Lockardby, Lokardebi, and Lockarby, reflecting the evolution of language and regional dialects.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Lockerby 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. Ayrshire leads with 16 Lockerbys recorded in 1881 and an index of 35.35x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Ayrshire | 16 | 35.35x |
| Durham | 7 | 3.89x |
| Middlesex | 7 | 1.16x |
| Northumberland | 7 | 7.78x |
| Dumfriesshire | 6 | 44.91x |
| Lanarkshire | 5 | 2.56x |
| Isle of Man | 4 | 35.62x |
| Lancashire | 4 | 0.56x |
| Cambridgeshire | 3 | 7.83x |
| Surrey | 3 | 1.02x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Irvine in Ayrshire leads with 7 Lockerbys recorded in 1881 and an index of 555.56x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Irvine | 7 | 555.56x |
| Kilmarnock | 7 | 129.87x |
| Newcastle On Tyne St | 7 | 150.21x |
| Haswell | 6 | 465.12x |
| St Pancras London | 5 | 10.27x |
| Marown | 4 | 2000.00x |
| Torthorwald | 4 | 1904.76x |
| Everton | 3 | 13.12x |
| Govan | 3 | 6.20x |
| Barony | 2 | 4.04x |
| Croydon | 2 | 12.22x |
| Dundonald | 2 | 119.76x |
| St Marylebone London | 2 | 6.19x |
| Witchford | 2 | 2222.22x |
| Ely Holy Trinity St Mary | 1 | 59.88x |
| Hoddam | 1 | 312.50x |
| Hunwick Helmington | 1 | 232.56x |
| Penge | 1 | 25.91x |
| Penpont | 1 | 400.00x |
| West Derby | 1 | 4.76x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Lockerby surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Lockerby surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 58 people were recorded with the Lockerby surname. That placed it at #25,428 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 60 in 2016. That gives Lockerby a modern rank of #34,340.
A habitational surname derived from a place name meaning "dwelling near a small loch or lake."
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Lockerby 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.