About Hooke
The surname Hooke is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hoc," meaning a hook or bend. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone with a hooked or bent nose or a person who had a physical or behavioral trait resembling a hook. The surname Hooke is relatively rare and is most commonly associated with the famous English scientist Robert Hooke, known for his contributions to physics and biology in the 17th century.
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The surname Hooke is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hooke 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 Hooke is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hooke in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hooke using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.