How common is the Forker surname?

There are approximately 1,000 people with the surname Forker in the United States.

Are there Forker soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 44 soldiers with the Forker surname appear in Civil War records.

The surname Forker means "Derived from an occupational term for someone who uses or makes forks.". It is of English origin.

Occupational

Derived from an occupational term for someone who uses or makes forks.

From Old English 'forke' (fork) combined with an agent suffix '-er.' The surname likely originated among agricultural workers or tool makers.

An occupational surname referring to someone associated with forks. The name remains quite uncommon in modern usage.

Estimated 1,000 bearers in the United States #3,656 most common surname

Rare Common

Rare; found primarily in England and English-speaking countries.

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

44 soldiers with the Forker surname found in Civil War records.

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