About Oker
The surname Oker 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. As a surname, Oker likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with or sold ochre, or perhaps for someone with a reddish or yellowish complexion. It may also have been a locational surname for someone who lived near a place known for its ochre deposits.
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The surname Oker is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Oker 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 Oker is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Oker in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Oker using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.