Lockman

Occupational

Meaning

A person who makes or tends to locks, or a locksmith.

Etymology

Derived from 'lock' combined with 'man', indicating an occupational designation. The term refers to someone skilled in making or maintaining locks.

About the Lockman Surname

An occupational surname denoting a locksmith or person responsible for locks. The name appears in both English and German-speaking regions.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 3,500 bearers in the United States #2,086 most common surname
Rare Common

Found in England, Germany, and North America.

Lockman Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

People with the Lockman Surname