How common is the Lockerby surname?

There are approximately 1,200 people with the surname Lockerby in the United States.

Are there Lockerby soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 25 soldiers with the Lockerby surname appear in Civil War records.

Lockerby

Q: What does the surname Lockerby mean?

The surname Lockerby means "A person from Lockerbie, a town in Dumfriesshire, Scotland.". It is of Scottish origin.

Topographic

Meaning

A person from Lockerbie, a town in Dumfriesshire, Scotland.

Etymology

Derived from the Scottish place name Lockerbie, which combines 'loch' (lake) with a personal name element. The '-by' suffix indicates a settlement or dwelling place.

About the Lockerby Surname

A Scottish topographic surname derived from the town of Lockerbie in Dumfriesshire. The name reflects settlement patterns in the Scottish Borders region.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 1,200 bearers in the United States #3,484 most common surname

Rare Common

Primarily found in Scotland and Northern England.

Lockerby Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Lockerby Surname

L.E. Lockerby

Quick Facts

Origin: Scottish
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: 16th century
Estimated Bearers: 1,200

War Records

25 soldiers with the Lockerby surname found in Civil War records.

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