About Silker
The surname Silker is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "silchære," meaning "silk merchant." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals involved in the trade or production of silk fabrics. The name may have been initially used to identify someone who worked with silk or had a connection to the silk industry. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
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The surname Silker is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Silker 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 Silker is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Silker in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Silker using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.