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

Lockmiller, 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 Lockmiller surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lockmiller in America

Lockmiller is the 53204th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lockmiller surname appeared 389 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Lockmiller.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lockmiller 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 Lockmiller

The surname Lockmiller is of English origin, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the Old English words "loc" and "mylnere," which translates to "lock-keeper" or "mill-keeper." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname were likely employed as lock-keepers or millers responsible for operating and maintaining locks or mills along waterways.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lockmiller can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, dated 1275, which mentions a John Lockmiller. This historical document provides evidence of the surname's existence during the 13th century.

In the 14th century, the name appears in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield, Yorkshire, where a Thomas Lockmiller is mentioned in 1349. This record indicates the name's presence in the northern regions of England during this period.

The Lockmiller surname also has ties to the village of Lockmills, located in the county of Herefordshire. It is believed that the name may have originated from this place, with early residents adopting the surname based on their residence or occupation.

Notably, Sir John Lockmiller (1550-1620) was a prominent English merchant and politician who served as Lord Mayor of London in 1616. His legacy includes the establishment of several charitable foundations and the construction of almshouses in the city.

Another notable figure with this surname was William Lockmiller (1786-1865), an English author and historian. He is best known for his works on the history of Derbyshire and the Peak District.

During the 17th century, the Lockmiller family had a presence in the region of Warwickshire, as evidenced by the birth of Robert Lockmiller in 1612 and the marriage of Thomas Lockmiller in 1650, both recorded in parish registers.

In the 18th century, the Lockmiller surname can be traced to the county of Gloucestershire, where John Lockmiller (1723-1790) was a respected landowner and influential figure in the local community.

Throughout its history, the Lockmiller surname has been subject to various spellings, including Lockemiller, Lockemyller, and Lockmyller, reflecting the linguistic evolution of the name over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lockmiller

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

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 Lockmiller 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 Lockmiller 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 Lockmiller was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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