Lockhart

Lockhart is a surname of Scottish origin as well as a toponym used in several English-speaking countries. It is borne by various people and has been applied to multiple places, often named after early settlers or local figures. In geography, Lockhart refers to several locations. In the United States, Lockhart, Texas, is a city in Caldwell County. In Australia, Lockhart, New South Wales, is a town in the Riverina region within Lockhart Shire. The Lockhart River and the locality of Lockhart River are in Queensland, on the Cape York Peninsula. The name also appears in other contexts, including as a surname for individuals in public life and as a fictional or literary toponym in various works. As a surname, Lockhart is found among Scottish and other Anglophone communities, reflecting migration and settlement patterns.