Map of Scotland showing where the Lockard arms are recorded
The Lockard arms were recorded in Scotland, c. 1748.
Arms such as these were typically recorded in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh was the seat of Scotland's government, its courts and its heralds. Families with business there settled nearby, and being close to where arms were recorded is exactly why so many of them appear.
This is where the arms were entered in the register. Families often moved to other parts of the country, so the same name can turn up in more than one region.
The body that granted and recorded arms in Scotland in this period.
George II of Great Britain
Sovereign of the period
George II of Great Britain
1727–1760
Reigning in Scotland when the Lockard arms are first recorded.
How Arms Worked in Scotland
Scottish heraldry is unique because it treats a coat of arms as a piece of personal property protected by law. Only one person can own a specific design at any given time. When a family grows, the head keeps the original shield while other relatives must apply for their own distinct version with slight changes to prove their specific identity.
Granting authority
The Court of the Lord Lyon acts as the official body that regulates and controls all heraldic matters throughout Scotland.
How they got arms
Individuals obtain a legal right to their arms through a formal petition process that confirms their identity and family connection.
Where arms were recorded
All valid coats of arms are officially entered into the Public Register of All Arms and Bearings starting from 1672.
The family's standing
Recorded among the armigerous families of Scotland.
Origin & History of the Lockard Family in Scotland
The surname Lockard is a variant of the name Lockhart, which has deep roots in the history of the Scottish Lowlands. While the name is often associated with the region of Lanarkshire, members of the family were well-established in the city of Edinburgh by 1748. During the eighteenth century, families with this name were often involved in the professional and mercantile life of the Scottish capital. The name itself is thought to be locational in origin, likely derived from a specific place name or a descriptive nickname that evolved over several generations. As the family moved into urban centers like Edinburgh, they became part of the growing middle class that helped shape the city during the Scottish Enlightenment. By the mid-1700s, the Lockard name was firmly integrated into the social and legal fabric of the city, reflecting the broader migration patterns of Scottish families seeking new opportunities in trade and law.
Related Branches & Arms
Root word
Locard
A Norman personal name of Germanic origin meaning fierce or brave.
This name
LockardDerived from a Norman nickname for a person with a fierce or bold disposition.
also spelled
Lockart
Locard
Lokard
Related arms
Locardvariant spelling
Lockhartvariant spelling
Lokardvariant spelling
Documented Sources
Sir Bernard Burke, The General Armory of England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales, London: Harrison & Sons, 1884
Black, George Fraser. The Surnames of Scotland: Their Origin, Meaning, and History. 1946
National Records of Scotland. Register of Testaments, Edinburgh Commissariot, CC8/8
National Records of Scotland. Old Parish Registers, Edinburgh, OPR 685/1
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saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
bordureA difference between branches of one family
saltireResolution, and St Andrew's cross
bordureA difference between branches of one family
