Acker

Meaning

One who works with or owns agricultural land; a farmer or field worker.

Etymology

Derived from Middle High German 'acker' (field, acre) or Old English 'æcer' (field). The surname originally denoted someone who cultivated or owned arable land.

About the Acker Surname

An occupational surname referring to a farmer or field worker in medieval times. The name has Germanic roots and remains common in German-speaking areas.

Distribution

Found in Germany and English-speaking countries, with concentration in Germanic regions.

Notable Bearers

Achim Acker

People with the Acker Surname