DUKER
Duker
Origin and Meaning
Duker is an English surname of occupational origin. It derives from the Middle English word "duken," which means "to dive or duck." The surname was likely given to someone who worked as a diver or a duck hunter.
Distribution
The surname Duker is relatively rare, with most bearers of this name being found in the United Kingdom and some English-speaking countries.
Notable Bearers
- John Duker (b. 1950) – A renowned British marine biologist known for his research on marine biodiversity.
- Bethany Duker (b. 1987) – A British conservationist and wildlife photographer, noted for her work on promoting the conservation of wetland habitats.
Coat of Arms
The Duker family crest features a shield with a diving duck, symbolic of the surname's occupational origin.
Variants
Variants of the Duker surname include Ducker and Duckhurst.
There are approximately 117 people named Duker in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Duker.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Brian
- David
- George
- John
- Lee
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Alison
- Caroline
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Julia
- Margaret
- Nana
- Sallianne
- Stephanie
- Veronica
Similar and related surnames
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