Locke (surname)
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Locke is a common Western surname of English origin.
The Chinese surname Luo
is sometimes romanized as Locke, because of the Cantonese pronunciation of / as 'Lok'.
The Chinese surname Luo
Luo (surname)
Luo or "Lo" refers to the Mandarin romanizations of the Chinese surnames 羅 and 駱...
is sometimes romanized as Locke, because of the Cantonese pronunciation of / as 'Lok'.
People with this surname
- Alain LeRoy LockeAlain LeRoy LockeAlain LeRoy Locke was an American writer, philosopher, educator, and patron of the arts. He is best known for his writings on and about the Harlem Renaissance. He is regarded as the "Father of the Harlem Renaissance"...
(1885–1954), African American educator, writer, and philosopher. - David Ross LockeDavid Ross LockeDavid Ross Locke was an American journalist and early political commentator during and after the American Civil War.-Biography:...
(1833–1888), American journalist and humourist, also known by the pseudonym Petroleum V. Nasby - Dean Jewett LockeDean Jewett LockeDean Jewett Locke was the founder of the pioneer town, Lockeford, California. As a student of the Harvard Medical School, he was a trained physician, but he contributed to the small community in many more professions. The house he lived in is now a historical landmark in California.- Life :Dean...
(1823–1887), doctor, founder of Lockeford, California - Edwin A. LockeEdwin A. LockeProfessor Edwin A Locke is an American psychologist and a pioneer in goal-setting theory. He is a retired Dean’s Professor of Motivation and Leadership at the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, College Park. He was also affiliated with the Department of Psychology...
(born 1938), American psychologist known for the goal-setting theory developed with G. Latham - Elizabeth Locke, contestant on The Apprentice (UK) series six
- Gary Locke (disambiguation)
- Gary LockeGary LockeGary Locke may refer to:*Gary Locke , Chinese American politician; U.S. Secretary of Commerce and former Governor of Washington*Gary Locke *Gary Locke...
(born 1950), United States Secretary of Commerce and first Chinese American governor, current United States Ambassador to ChinaUnited States Ambassador to ChinaThe United States Ambassador to China is the chief American diplomat to People's Republic of China . The United States has sent diplomatic representatives to China since 1844, when Caleb Cushing, as Commissioner, negotiated the Treaty of Wanghia. Commissioners represented the United States in... - Harvey LockeHarvey LockeHarvey Locke is a conservationist, writer, and photographer. He is a recognized global leader in the field of parks, wilderness and large landscape conservation...
(born 1959), conservationist - John Locke (disambiguation)John Locke (disambiguation)John Locke was a 17th century English philosopher.John Locke may also refer to:*John A. Locke , member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1995 to 2003...
- John LockeJohn LockeJohn Locke FRS , widely known as the Father of Liberalism, was an English philosopher and physician regarded as one of the most influential of Enlightenment thinkers. Considered one of the first of the British empiricists, following the tradition of Francis Bacon, he is equally important to social...
(1632–1704), English philosopher - John Locke (American Professor)John Locke (American Professor)John Locke was an American naturalist, professor, photographer, and publisher. He was the first American to exhibit photographs to the public.-References:...
(1792–1856) - John Locke (Canadian politician)John Locke (Canadian politician)John Locke was a merchant and Senator from Nova Scotia, Canada. He was a Liberal member of the Senate from October 23, 1867 to December 12, 1873 and was summoned to the Senate by Royal Proclamation....
(1825–1873), a Nova Scotia Senator 1867–1873 - John Locke (Massachusetts)John Locke (Massachusetts)John Locke , was a U.S. Representative from Massachusetts. He was born in Hopkinton, Middlesex County, and attended Andover Academy and Dartmouth College, eventually graduating from Harvard University in 1792...
, member of the U.S. House of Representatives, 1823–1829 - John Locke (musician)John Locke (musician)John Tilden Locke was an American rock keyboardist and a member of the rock group Spirit. Locke was also a member of the band Nazareth in the early 1980s....
, (1943–2006) former member of the jazz-hard rock band "Spirit" - John Locke (poet)John Locke (poet)John Locke was an Irish writer and Fenian activist, exiled to the United States, and most famous for writing "Dawn on the Irish Coast", also known as "The Exiles Return, or Morning on the Irish coast".-Early life:...
(1847–1889), Irish poet, novelist and journalist whose best known poem is Dawn on the Irish Coast - John L. LockeJohn L. LockeJohn L. Locke is an American biolinguist who has contributed to the understanding of language development and the evolution of language. His work has focused on how language emerges in the social context of interaction between infants, children and caregivers, how speech and language disorders can...
, contemporary American biolinguist, psycholinguist, child phonologist - Joseph LockeJoseph LockeJoseph Locke was a notable English civil engineer of the 19th century, particularly associated with railway projects...
(1805–1860), English civil engineer, particularly associated with railway projects - Keith LockeKeith LockeKeith James Locke is a current New Zealand MP representing the Green Party who was first elected to parliament in 1999. he is the Green Party spokesperson on Foreign Affairs, Defence, Ethnic Affairs, Pacific Affairs, Human Rights, Immigration, Police and Auckland Transport...
(born 1944), New Zealand Member of Parliament for the Green Party of Aotearoa, New Zealand - Kevin Locke (disambiguation)
- Kimberley LockeKimberley LockeKimberley Dawn Locke is an American singer-songwriter and model. She has recorded in the dance, pop and adult contemporary music genres....
(born 1978), competitor in second season of American Idol - Lewis LockeLewis LockeLewis Locke was a Private in the Union Army and a Medal of Honor recipient for his actions in the American Civil War.-Medal of Honor citation:...
, American Civil War Medal of Honor recipient. - Matthew Locke (disambiguation)
- Matthew Locke (composer)Matthew Locke (composer)Matthew Locke was an English Baroque composer and music theorist.-Biography:As a boy, Locke was trained in the choir of Exeter Cathedral, under Edward Gibbons, the brother of Orlando Gibbons...
(ca. 1621–1677), English Baroque composer - Richard Adams Locke, 19th-century journalist and creator of the Great Moon Hoax
- Sondra LockeSondra LockeSondra Locke is an American actress, singer and film director.She made her film debut in The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter , for which she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress...
(born 1947), American actor - William John LockeWilliam John LockeWilliam John Locke was a novelist and playwright, born in Cunningsbury St George, Christ Church, Demerara, British Guyana on the 20 March 1863, the elder son of John Locke, Bank Manager, of Barbados, and his first wife, Sarah Elizabeth. His parents were English. In 1864 his family moved to...
(1863–1930), English author
Fictional characters
- Locke, a pseudonym of Peter WigginPeter WigginPeter Wiggin is a fictional character in the science fiction novel Ender's Game and its sequels, written by Orson Scott Card. He has appeared in the novels Ender's Game, Shadow of the Hegemon, Shadow Puppets, Shadow of the Giant, Xenocide, and Children of the Mind and in an upcoming short story to...
in novels by Orson Scott Card - Locke the Echidna in the Sonic the Hedgehog comic books
- Chōjin Locke, main character of the manga Locke the SupermanLocke the Supermanis a manga series by Yuki Hijiri which was later adapted into a movie and three OVA releases. It was given an obscure video release in the United States as Locke the Superpower Ten volumes were published in Poland under the tile Locke Superczłowiek....
- Adam Locke, Nick "Havoc" Parker's commander in video game Command & Conquer: RenegadeCommand & Conquer: RenegadeCommand & Conquer: Renegade is a first and third person shooter video game developed by Westwood Studios and is part of the Command & Conquer series. It is the only C&C game that uses the first person view...
- John LockeJohn Locke (Lost)John Locke is a fictional character played by Terry O'Quinn on the ABC television series Lost. He is named after English philosopher John Locke...
in the television series Lost
See also
- Lock (surname)Lock (surname)Lock is a surname, and may refer to:* Bob Lock , Welsh science fiction and fantasy writer* Charlie Lock , Zimbabwean cricketer* David Lock , barrister and Labour Party politician in the United Kingdom...
- Locke (disambiguation)