TheNameDBStryker
OccupationalMeaning
One who strikes, a striker, or a soldier.
Etymology
From Dutch 'strijker' or English 'striker,' derived from the verb meaning to strike or fight. The surname originally denoted someone engaged in combat or striking activities.
About the Stryker Surname
Stryker is an occupational surname with Dutch and English roots. The name has been prominent in North America, particularly through Dutch colonial settlement.
Distribution
Found in the Netherlands, England, and North America, particularly in regions with Dutch settlement.
Notable Bearers
Serena Williams (married name), Roy Stryker (photographer)