Locklair

Locklair Meaning & Origin

About Locklair
The surname Locklair is of French origin and is derived from the word "locler," meaning "to lock" or "to close." It is a topographic surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived near a lock or a fortified place. The name Locklair may have been given to individuals who were responsible for securing or guarding such locations. Over time, the surname Locklair has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Locklair is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Locklair: 481
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 44653
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Locklair based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Locklair is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LKLR
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L02406
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AA1 K L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlɑklər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LKLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L246

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Locklair in Braille

Here's how to represent Locklair in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Locklair in braille

How to sign the name Locklair using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Locklair using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Locklair in sign language

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