ROOKER

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Rooker

Rooker is a surname of English origin. This surname is derived from the Middle English word "roke," meaning a rock or a high crag. The name could have been assigned to someone living near a notable rock formation or cliff. The suffix "-er" is a common suffix in English surnames, denoting the occupation or a characteristic of the individual. In this case, it could signify a person living near rocks or cliffs, or someone who worked with rocks.

Historically, individuals bearing the surname Rooker have been documented in various parts of England, particularly in the counties of Sussex and Yorkshire. The name is most commonly found in the southern regions of England.

Over time, variations of the Rooker surname have emerged, such as Rook and Roker. The name has likely undergone changes in spelling and pronunciation as it passed down through generations.

The Rooker surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, symbolising different aspects of their family history. As with many surnames, the origin and evolution of the name Rooker provide a glimpse into the ancestral roots and occupations of those who bore it.

There are approximately 524 people named Rooker in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Rooker.

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

Andrew
Anthony
Brian
Ian
John
Kenneth
Malcolm
Mark
Michael
Paul
Robert
Stephen
Tony
William

Female

Constance
Helen
Janet
Joan
Joanne
Josephine
Lorraine
Mary
Patricia
Peggy
Samantha
Sarah
Susan
Vivienne

Similar and related surnames

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