Piker

Piker Meaning & Origin

About Piker
The surname Piker is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "piker," meaning a person who picks or gathers. It is likely that the name was originally occupational, referring to someone who collected or gathered items such as fruit, vegetables, or other produce. Over time, the surname Piker may have also been used to describe someone who was thrifty or careful in their choices, as the term "piker" can also mean a cautious or hesitant person.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Piker: 383
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 53,913
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PKR
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AY1 K ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpaɪkər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Piker in Braille

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

The name Piker in braille

How to sign the name Piker using Sign Language

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

The name Piker in sign language

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