From a germanic name that referred to a member of the german tribe, the Franks. The Franks resolved in the areas now called France and also the Netherlands in the 3rd and fourth century. Lock possibly derived their tribal surname from the name of a form of spear the they used. From middle ages times, the various develops of this name have been commonly conflated with the various forms of Francis. In modern times that is sometimes used together a short form of Francis or Franklin.

The name was brought to England by the Normans. Noteworthy bearers include author L. Open minded Baum (1856-1919), architect candid Lloyd bright (1867-1959), and also singer candid Sinatra (1915-1998).


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L. Frank Baum (1911)


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