UK surname
An English habitational surname likely originating from a location called Lockington.
In the 1881 census there were 68 people recorded with the Lockington surname, ranking it #23,950 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 66, ranked #33,948, down from #23,950 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Rugby, Louth and Willesden. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Lockington is 118 in 1901. Compared with 1881, the name has stayed broadly stable by 2.9%.
1881 census count
68
Ranked #23,950
Modern count
66
2016, ranked #33,948
Peak year
1901
118 bearers
Map years
3
1891 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Lockington surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Lockington surname density by area, 1911 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 | 95 | #17,707 |
| 1861 | historical | 78 | #23,836 |
| 1881 | historical | 68 | #23,950 |
| 1891 | historical | 104 | #23,388 |
| 1901 | historical | 118 | #20,721 |
| 1911 | historical | 105 | #22,064 |
| 1997 | modern | 76 | #29,997 |
| 1998 | modern | 75 | #30,471 |
| 1999 | modern | 75 | #30,661 |
| 2000 | modern | 81 | #30,036 |
| 2001 | modern | 77 | #30,277 |
| 2002 | modern | 83 | #30,070 |
| 2003 | modern | 79 | #30,549 |
| 2004 | modern | 78 | #30,919 |
| 2005 | modern | 77 | #31,156 |
| 2006 | modern | 77 | #31,510 |
| 2007 | modern | 75 | #32,079 |
| 2008 | modern | 75 | #32,373 |
| 2009 | modern | 76 | #32,635 |
| 2010 | modern | 74 | #33,167 |
| 2011 | modern | 74 | #33,151 |
| 2012 | modern | 71 | #33,573 |
| 2013 | modern | 74 | #33,483 |
| 2014 | modern | 72 | #33,647 |
| 2015 | modern | 69 | #33,788 |
| 2016 | modern | 66 | #33,948 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Rugby, Louth, Willesden and London parishes. 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 | Rugby | Warwickshire |
| 2 | Louth | Lincolnshire |
| 3 | Willesden | Middlesex (Exclusive Of London Districts) |
| 4 | London parishes | London 1 |
| 5 | London parishes | London 3 |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Lockington 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 Lockington, 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 Lockington surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Lockington 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, Lockington 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 Lockington is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Lockington, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Lockington originated in England, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to be a locational name, derived from the village of Lockington, located in the East Riding of Yorkshire. The name is thought to stem from the Old English words "loc" meaning "enclosure" or "lock," and "ing" meaning "people of," combined with the Old English suffix "-tun" meaning "farm" or "settlement." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to those who lived in the settlement or farm near an enclosure or lock.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Lochintone." This historical document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, provides a comprehensive record of landowners and their holdings across England at the time.
In the 13th century, the name appeared in various records as "Lokynton" and "Lokyngton," reflecting the evolution of spelling over time. During this period, Robert de Lockington, born around 1250, was a notable cleric and theologian who served as the Chancellor of the University of Oxford.
Another prominent figure bearing the Lockington surname was Sir John Lockington, born in the late 15th century. He was a member of the English gentry and served as a Member of Parliament for Lincolnshire in the early 16th century.
In the 17th century, William Lockington, born in 1610, was a renowned English lawyer and author who published several legal treatises, including "Treatise on the Law of Tithes" in 1659.
Moving into the 18th century, John Lockington, born in 1721, was a notable English architect and surveyor. He designed several notable buildings in London, including the Church of St. Martin's-in-the-Fields.
Another influential figure was Sir Joseph Lockington, born in 1780, who served as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Judicature in Bengal, India, during the British colonial era.
Throughout history, the Lockington surname has been associated with various places and settlements, including Lockington village in Yorkshire, as well as Lockington in Leicestershire and Lockington in Derbyshire. While the name has evolved in spelling over time, its locational origins and connection to the enclosure or lock have remained consistent.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Lockington 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. Middlesex leads with 17 Lockingtons recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.56x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 17 | 2.56x |
| Lincolnshire | 12 | 11.32x |
| Warwickshire | 10 | 5.98x |
| Kent | 8 | 3.54x |
| Nottinghamshire | 6 | 6.71x |
| Yorkshire | 4 | 0.61x |
| Gloucestershire | 3 | 2.31x |
| Surrey | 3 | 0.93x |
| Cambridgeshire | 1 | 2.38x |
| Hampshire | 1 | 0.74x |
| Herefordshire | 1 | 3.68x |
| Perthshire | 1 | 3.36x |
| Sussex | 1 | 0.89x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Kensington London in Middlesex leads with 9 Lockingtons recorded in 1881 and an index of 24.41x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Kensington London | 9 | 24.41x |
| Ashford | 8 | 1538.46x |
| Greenwich | 6 | 56.82x |
| Healing | 6 | 20000.00x |
| Coventry Holy Trinity | 5 | 100.20x |
| Blidworth Lyndhurst | 4 | 8000.00x |
| North Somercotes | 4 | 1428.57x |
| Chertsey | 3 | 143.54x |
| Attercliffe Cum Darnall | 2 | 32.68x |
| Bristol St Philip Jacob | 2 | 16.33x |
| Linthorpe | 2 | 51.02x |
| Ordsall | 2 | 294.12x |
| Rugby | 2 | 88.50x |
| St Pauls Cray | 2 | 1176.47x |
| Bilton | 1 | 256.41x |
| Bredenbury | 1 | 5000.00x |
| Brighton | 1 | 4.43x |
| Cromhall | 1 | 1666.67x |
| Hunningham | 1 | 1666.67x |
| Louth | 1 | 41.15x |
| Rattray | 1 | 144.93x |
| St Edward Cambridge | 1 | 769.23x |
| St Thomas Winchester | 1 | 104.17x |
| Thornton Curtis | 1 | 909.09x |
| Thurlaston | 1 | 1250.00x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Lockington 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 Lockington surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 68 people were recorded with the Lockington surname. That placed it at #23,950 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 66 in 2016. That gives Lockington a modern rank of #33,948.
An English habitational surname likely originating from a location called Lockington.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Lockington 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.