Ocker

Ocker Meaning & Origin

About Ocker
The surname Ocker is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "ocher," meaning "ochre." Ochre is a natural pigment that has been used for centuries in various forms of art and decoration. It is likely that the surname Ocker was originally given to someone who worked with or sold ochre, or perhaps had a physical characteristic resembling the color. Over time, the surname Ocker has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ocker: 1,193
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,790
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.4

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKR
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA1 K ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈɑkər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ocker in Braille

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

The name Ocker in braille

How to sign the name Ocker using Sign Language

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

The name Ocker in sign language

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