Lockward Surname Meaning & Coat of Arms

Lockward is best understood alongside Lockwood: both are English spellings of a single family name. Name scholars give the meaning as “enclosed wood”.

How the spelling arose

Before spelling was fixed, Lockwood was also written Lockward. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. You may also find the name written Lockwoode.

Arms associated with the name

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