Lockes

Lockes is a proper noun used in several unrelated contexts. It is most often encountered as a surname, and less commonly as a place name or fictional surname.

As a surname, Lockes is typically a variant spelling of Locke. English in origin, the name may derive from toponymy—referring to a place by a lock or gate—or from a descriptive term associated with locks or fortifications. The spelling with an s appeared in historical records and can reflect regional or family-specific orthography.

Geographic usage: Localities or features may bear the name Lockes, often in areas settled by families bearing the surname or whose name was recorded in land records. The precise origin of a given place named Lockes can vary.

In modern use, Lockes appears as a surname for individuals across various professions and as a fictional surname or place name in literature and media. Related surnames include Locke, and other variants arise from the same linguistic root. See also Locks and Locke for related terms.