Stoker

Stoker Meaning & Origin

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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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Stoker: 6,888
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,082
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.34

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.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
STKR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
SA
πŸ”Š Soundex
S30206
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
S T OW1 K ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈstoʊkΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('STKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S326

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Stoker in Braille

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

The name Stoker in braille

How to sign the name Stoker using Sign Language

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.

The name Stoker in sign language

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