Find out how popular the last name Locklin is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Locklin.

Locklin, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Locklin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Locklin in America

Locklin is the 18715th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Locklin surname appeared 1,468 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Locklin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Locklin to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Locklin

The surname Locklin has its origins in England, and it is believed to have first emerged around the 14th century. The name is derived from the Old English words "loca" and "hlinn," which together mean "a hill or ridge with a hollowed-out area." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname likely lived near such a geographical feature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Locklin name can be found in the Inquisitiones Nonarum Rolls of 1341, where a Robert de Lokelyng is mentioned. This particular spelling variation highlights the common practice of adding the suffix "-ing" to surnames during that era.

In the late 15th century, a Johanne Lokelyn is listed in the Yorkshire Chantry Surveys of 1546, further solidifying the presence of the name in the northern regions of England.

One notable historical figure bearing the Locklin surname was Sir John Locklin (1592-1672), a prominent English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for the borough of Ripon during the reign of King Charles I.

During the 17th century, the name also appeared in various parish records across counties such as Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, with spellings like Locklyn and Lockland being used interchangeably.

Another individual of note was Robert Locklin (1730-1804), an English clergyman and author who published several works on theology and moral philosophy during the latter half of the 18th century.

As the centuries progressed, the Locklin name continued to be found in various parts of England, with some individuals migrating to other parts of the British Isles and eventually to the American colonies.

One such individual was James Locklin (1765-1848), an early settler in Kentucky who served as a soldier during the American Revolutionary War.

In the 19th century, Samuel Locklin (1820-1891) was a prominent businessman and landowner in Texas, where he established several successful cattle ranches and played a significant role in the development of the region's agricultural industry.

Throughout its history, the Locklin surname has been associated with various occupations and professions, ranging from landowners and politicians to clergymen and soldiers, reflecting the diverse backgrounds of those who bore this name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Locklin

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Locklin.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Locklin was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Locklin has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Locklin was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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