About Hawker
The surname Hawker is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "haukere," meaning a person who breeds, trains, or flies hawks. It was originally an occupational name for someone involved in falconry, a popular medieval sport. Over time, the surname Hawker became hereditary and was passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name. Today, individuals with the surname Hawker may have ancestral ties to the occupation of falconry or may simply bear the name as a result of their ancestors' association with the trade.
The surname Hawker is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hawker based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Hawker is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hawker in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hawker using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.