About Hooker
The surname Hooker is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation is that it is derived from the Old English word "hocere," which means a maker of hooks or a fisherman who used hooks. Another possibility is that it originated from the Middle English word "hoker," which referred to a person who lived by a bend or hook in a river. Additionally, the surname could have been a nickname for someone who had a hooked nose or a bent or crooked body part. Overall, the surname Hooker is associated with occupations related to hooks or fishing, as well as physical characteristics.
The surname Hooker is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hooker 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 Hooker is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hooker in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hooker using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.