Docker

The surname Docker is of Old English origin and is a locational surname, deriving from the place called Dockray in Cumberland. It is believed that the name is derived from the Old English word 'docce', meaning a container or receptacle, and 'ray', which means a clearing.

The Dockers were historically a prominent family in Cumberland, England, with records dating back to the medieval period. The surname has since spread throughout the British Isles and beyond, carried by families who migrated for various reasons such as trade, military service, or seeking new opportunities.

The name Docker is associated with several notable individuals, including athletes, writers, and public figures. The surname has a rich history and continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining its significance in British genealogy and heritage.

There are approximately 920 people named Docker in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,865th most common surname in Britain. Around 14 in a million people in Britain are named Docker.

Surname type: Occupational name

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

  • Alan
  • Andrew
  • David
  • John
  • Mark
  • Michael
  • Paul
  • Robert
  • Stephen
  • Timothy
  • William

Female

  • Barbara
  • Christine
  • Claire
  • Elizabeth
  • Jacqueline
  • Jennifer
  • Julie
  • Louise
  • Lucinda
  • Mary
  • Michele
  • Nicola
  • Rachel
  • Sarah
  • Susan

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