Rocker

Rocker Meaning & Origin

About Rocker
The surname Rocker is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "rokere," meaning "a maker or seller of rochet," which referred to a type of garment worn by clergy members. The name likely originated as an occupational surname for someone involved in the production or sale of these garments. Over time, the surname Rocker may have also been adopted by individuals who lived near a rock or rocky area, as "rocker" can also refer to a large rock or stone.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rocker: 1,953
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,104
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.66

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RKR
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AA1 K ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈrɑkər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rocker in Braille

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

The name Rocker in braille

How to sign the name Rocker using Sign Language

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

The name Rocker in sign language

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