TOKER
Toker
Toker is a surname of English origin, derived from the Middle English word tokere, meaning a maker of cloth. The name likely denoted someone who worked as a cloth-maker or tailor during medieval times in England.
Distribution
The surname Toker is found predominantly in the United Kingdom, with concentrations in various counties such as Devon, Lancashire, and Derbyshire.
Notable Individuals
- John Toker (1805-1878): A prominent textile merchant known for his contributions to the textiles industry in Manchester.
- Susan Toker (b. 1950): Renowned author and historian specialising in British medieval textile production.
Variants
Variants of the surname Toker include Tokker and Toaker.
Crest
The Toker family crest features a crossed pair of tailor's shears, symbolising the family's historical association with cloth-making.
References
- Hanks, P. and Hodges, F. (2006). A Dictionary of Surnames. Oxford University Press.
- Smith, E. (2012). The Complete Book of British Surnames. Random House.
Overall, the surname Toker is an intriguing name with roots in English craftsmanship and industry, linking individuals to a rich historical tradition of textile production in Britain.
Typical given names associated with the Toker surname
Male
- Alp
- Darren
- Dave
- David
- Gavin
- John
- Martin
- Michael
- Paolo
- Paul
- Pete
- Peter
- Thomas
Female
- Audrey
- Barbara
- Carol
- Donna
- Elizabeth
- Janet
- Joan
- Lorraine
- Sharon
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Dacker
- Dacre
- Dagar
- Daggar
- Dagger
- Dagher
- Daghir
- Dagra
- Dagrou
- Daguerre
- Daigre
- Dakar
- Daker
- Dakir
- Dakri
- Daukoru
- Dawker
- Deaguiar
- Deaker
- Decaire
- Decaro
- Decker
- Deckker
- Decore
- Decroo
- Deecker
- Deeker
- Degara
- Degger
- Degre
- Deguara
- Deker
- Dekker
- Deokar
- Deucker
- Deuker
- Diacre
- Dicara
- Dicaro
- Dicker
- Dieker
- Digger
- Dighero
- Digra
- Diker
- Dikker
- Dockar
- Docker
- Dockra
- Dockree
- Docquier
- Docra
- Docura
- Docwra
- Doegar
- Dogar
- Dogaru
- Doggar
- Dogger
- Doghor
- Dogra
- Dogru
- Doker
- Dooker
- Doucar
- Doucoure
- Dougher
- Douker
- Doukir
- Dowcra
- Dowker
- Ducar
- Ducarre
- Ducker
- Ducre
- Ducrue
- Duecker
- Dugar
- Duggar
- Dugger
- Dugher
- Duker
- Dukker
- Dyker
- Dykier
- Tacker
- Tacouri
- Taecker
- Tagar
- Tagari
- Taggar
- Tagger
- Tagore
- Taguri
- Takar
- Takara
- Takaro
- Taker
- Takiar
- Takkar
- Takoor
- Takooree
- Takor
- Takura
- Taugher
- Tauqir
- Teagar
- Teaukura
- Tecar
- Tecker
- Tegher
- Teker
- Ticker
- Tickuar
- Tigar
- Tigger
- Tigher
- Tikare
- Tiker
- Tocker
- Toger
- Togher
- Tokar
- Tokarz
- Toke
- Tokel
- Tokoro
- Tokura
- Tooker
- Toquero
- Toser
- Tosker
- Tosyer
- Tougher
- Tozer
- Tozier
- Tozzer
- Tuccori
- Tucker
- Tuckor
- Tugger
- Tuiker
- Tuker
- Tukker
- Tukur
- Tulker
- Tyker
- Whttaker
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 182 people named Toker in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Toker.
