TheNameDBCoker
OccupationalMeaning
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
Found primarily in England, with concentrations in industrial regions.
Notable Bearers
Joe Coker