AKERS
Akers
Akers is an English surname of occupational origin, derived from the Old English word "aecere," meaning a field or a plot of arable land. The name was used to denote individuals who were involved in working or managing fields or arable land.
The Akers family name has ancient roots in England, with records dating back to the medieval period. The surname is found predominantly in the northern regions of England, particularly in counties such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Lincolnshire.
Over the centuries, various spellings of the surname have emerged, including Acre, Acres, Aker, and Akker. The name has also evolved as families migrated and settled in different parts of the country and beyond.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Akers include William Akers, a prominent British architect renowned for his innovative designs in the 19th century, and Sarah Akers, a respected poet and writer from the Victorian era.
Today, the surname Akers continues to be borne by families in various parts of the United Kingdom and overseas, reflecting the diverse and dynamic history of this English family name.
There are approximately 2,844 people named Akers in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,138th most common surname in Britain. Around 44 in a million people in Britain are named Akers.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Kevin
- Matthew
- Michael
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Barbara
- Christine
- Diane
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Janet
- Joanne
- Karen
- Laura
- Louise
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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