| ![Show Contents]() Locket History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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England Etymology of LocketWhat does the name Locket mean? The ancestors of the Locket family migrated to England following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The surname Locket is based on the given name Lockett. This name is patronymic in origin, in other words a surnames based on the first name of the original bearer's father. It means son of Lockett. Some historians have suggested that the name is a corruption of the name Lockhart, and is derived from the Old Norse Loki, meaning giant god, and hard, meaning strong, or that it derives from the Old French personal name Locard. However, Lockett is actually a diminutive form of the personal name Luke. Early Origins of the Locket familyThe surname Locket was first found in Cheshire where they held a family seat from very early times and were Lords of the manor of Clouterbrook, and were granted the lands by Duke William of Normandy, their liege Lord, for their distinguished assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 A.D. They were believed to have been related to the Earls of Chester. Early History of the Locket familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Locket research. Another 60 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Locket History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Locket Spelling VariationsBefore English spelling was standardized a few hundred years ago, spelling variations of names were a common occurrence. Elements of Latin, Norman French and other languages became incorporated into English throughout the Middle Ages, and name spellings changed even among the literate. The variations of the surname Locket include Lockett, Locket, Lochett, Locquett and others. Early Notables of the Locket familyOutstanding amongst the family at this time was
| Locket migration to the United States | + |
In England at this time, the uncertainty of the political and religious environment of the time caused many families to board ships for distant British colonies in the hopes of finding land and opportunity, and escaping persecution. The voyages were expensive, crowded, and difficult, though, and many arrived in North America sick, starved, and destitute. Those who did make it, however, were greeted with greater opportunities and freedoms that they could have experienced at home. Many of those families went on to make important contributions to the young nations in which they settled. Early immigration records have shown some of the first Lockets to arrive on North American shores:
Locket Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Richard Locket who settled in Baltimore Maryland in 1775
- Charles Locket, who settled in Baltimore in 1775
Locket Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Jane Locket, who settled in Bermuda in 1850
| Locket migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Locket Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Mr. John Locket, British convict who was convicted in Liverpool, Lancaster, England for life, transported aboard the "Asia" on 19th November 1827, settling in New South Wales, Australia 1
- George Locket, who arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Tory" in 1851 2
| Locket migration to New Zealand | + |
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include: Locket Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century- Mrs. Locket, British settler travelling from Gravesend with 4 children aboard the ship "Queen Bee" arriving in Wellington, New Zealand on 10th January 1872 3
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Tenuimus
Motto Translation: We have held.
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