BAKKER
Bakker
Bakker is a Dutch occupational surname which translates to "baker" in English. The surname Bakker is of Dutch origin and is common among the Dutch-speaking community. The surname likely originates from the occupation of baking bread and other baked goods.
Origins:
The surname Bakker is believed to have originated in the Netherlands during the medieval period when occupational surnames became more common. Families would often adopt surnames based on the profession or trade of their ancestors. In this case, the surname Bakker would have been given to individuals who worked as bakers.
Distribution:
The surname Bakker is most commonly found in the Netherlands, where it is the 4th most prevalent surname. Due to Dutch migration and diaspora, the surname has also spread to other countries, including the United Kingdom. In Britain, the surname Bakker is present, albeit in smaller numbers compared to its prevalence in the Netherlands.
Notable Individuals:
- Annie M.G. Schmidt Bakker: Dutch writer known for her children's books and plays.
- Andy Bakker: Fictional character in the British TV series "The Crew."
Variants:
Variants of the surname Bakker include Baker in English, Bäcker in German, and Pékař in Czech. These variations reflect the diverse migrations and influences that have shaped European history.
Overall, the surname Bakker holds historical significance as a representation of the baking profession and its enduring influence on Dutch culture and heritage.
There are approximately 405 people named Bakker in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Bakker.
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Germany
Language of origin: German
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andre
- Brian
- Charles
- Cornelis
- Elmer
- Gerrit
- John
- Kenneth
- Klaas
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Piet
- Richard
- Rolf
Female
- Anna
- Elizabeth
- Jane
- Jean
- Johanna
- Judith
- Laura
- Paula
- Sheila
- Susanne
Similar and related surnames
- Baaker
- Bacar
- Baccar
- Backer
- Backers
- Bacor
- Bacter
- Baecker
- Bagri
- Baiker
- Bakar
- Bakare
- Bakari
- Bakeer
- Baker
- Bakere
- Bakers
- Bakir
- Bakkar
- Bakke
- Bakkers
- Bakkerud
- Bakor
- Bakur
- Balker
- Baqir
- Baquer
- Baquero
- Baxer
- Baykara
- Beacker
- Beaker
- Becker
- Beecker
- Beeker
- Beiker
- Bekar
- Beker
- Bekere
- Bekier
- Bekir
- Bekkari
- Bekker
- Bekkers
- Belker
- Bicker
- Bieker
- Biker
- Bikker
- Booker
- Bowker
- Byker
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.