2000
#122,534
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 130
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Lockrey
A surname derived from a place name combining Old English elements "loc" (enclosure) and "eg" (island).
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Lockrey. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lockrey surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Lockrey in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lockrey, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.2%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (3.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lockrey
The surname Lockrey is believed to have originated in England during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be a locational name that derives from a place name, possibly referring to someone who lived near a meadow or a patch of land cultivated for crops. The earliest known spelling of the name was Lokkerey, which appeared in the Domesday Book of 1086, a manuscript record of a survey of much of England and parts of Wales completed in 1086 by order of King William the Conqueror.
One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name was John de Lokkerey, who was mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Worcestershire in 1207. These rolls were a series of annual financial records kept by the English Exchequer from the late 12th century until the 19th century. The name may also have been derived from the Old English words "locc" meaning lock or enclosure, and "rig" meaning ridge, potentially referring to someone who lived near a ridge with an enclosed area.
In the 14th century, the name was recorded as Lokry in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire, which were tax records listing people who were required to pay a certain tax or subsidy. Another early bearer of the name was William Lokkery, who was mentioned in the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire in 1364. These rolls were records of the proceedings of the Court of Assize, which dealt with criminal cases and land disputes.
One notable bearer of the surname Lockrey was Sir John Lockrey, who lived in the 16th century and was a member of the English gentry. He owned land and property in Worcestershire and was known for his involvement in local affairs. Another person of note was Robert Lockrey, born in 1612 in Warwickshire, who was a scholar and author of several works on theology and philosophy.
In the 17th century, the name appeared in various forms such as Lockrey, Lockerie, and Lockerey. One example is Thomas Lockrey, born in 1675 in Gloucestershire, who was a successful merchant and landowner. Another notable individual was Elizabeth Lockrey, born in 1688 in Somerset, who was a prominent figure in the Quaker community and known for her philanthropic work.
As the centuries progressed, the spelling of the name became more standardized, and the surname Lockrey became more widely dispersed across different regions of England. While it remained a relatively uncommon name, it continued to be carried by individuals from various walks of life, including farmers, tradespeople, and members of the gentry.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lockrey
Among Census respondents with the surname Lockrey, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.2%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (3.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Lockrey bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Lockrey surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.6% · 103
- Hispanic or Latino5.2% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native3.5% · 4
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lockrey
Lockrey appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#129,825
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 131
+1 bearers (+0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 7,291 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
-16 bearers (-12.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 15,932 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #122,534 | 130 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #129,825 | 131 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.8%) | Down 7,291 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | -16 bearers (-12.2%) | Down 15,932 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Lockrey surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #129,825 | #145,757 | -12.3% |
| Count | 131 | 115 | -12.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lockrey bearers went from 131 to 115 (-12.2% change). The surname moved down 15,932 positions in the national ranking, going from #129,825 to #145,757.
FAQ
Lockrey surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lockrey?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Lockrey. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Lockrey?
Lockrey ranks #145,757 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 115 people with the surname Lockrey. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Lockrey.
Has Lockrey become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lockrey went from 131 recorded bearers to 115. That is a decrease of 16 (-12.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #129,825 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Lockrey?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lockrey, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.2%) and American Indian/Alaska Native (3.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Lockrey in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.6% (103 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lockrey appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.6%), Hispanic (5.2%), American Indian/Alaska Native (3.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Lockrey (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Lockrey mean?
A surname derived from a place name combining Old English elements "loc" (enclosure) and "eg" (island). The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Lockrey (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Lockrey?
You can see how many people have the surname Lockrey on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.