Meeker

Meeker Meaning & Origin

About Meeker
The surname Meeker is of Dutch origin and is derived from the Dutch word "meker," meaning "milkman" or "dairy farmer." It was originally an occupational name given to individuals who worked in the dairy industry, particularly those involved in milking cows or producing dairy products. Over time, the surname Meeker has evolved and spread to various English-speaking countries, often with different spellings, but its original meaning and association with the dairy industry remain intact.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Meeker is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Meeker: 8,781
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4046
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.98

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Meeker 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 Meeker is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MKR
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M IY1 K ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmikər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Meeker in Braille

Here's how to represent Meeker in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Meeker in braille

How to sign the name Meeker using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Meeker using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Meeker in sign language

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