Coker

Occupational

Meaning

One who produces or works with coke, or a resident of a place called Coke.

Etymology

Derived from the occupational term 'coker,' referring to workers in coke production. The surname became established during the medieval period and expanded with industrial development.

About the Coker Surname

An occupational surname denoting workers involved in coke production or coal processing. The name reflects the importance of coal-related industries in English economic history.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 6,500 bearers in the United States #1,579 most common surname
Rare Common

Found primarily in England, with concentrations in industrial regions.

Coker Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

People with the Coker Surname