About Stoker
The surname Stoker is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "stokere," which means "a stoker or fireman." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who tended to a fire or furnace, particularly in relation to heating or blacksmithing. The name Stoker may have also been used to describe someone who worked on a steamship, tending to the engine's firebox. Over time, the surname Stoker became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.
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The surname Stoker is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Stoker 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 Stoker is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Stoker in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Stoker using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.