TheNameDBTucker
OccupationalMeaning
A person who fulls cloth, a process of cleansing and thickening woolen fabric.
Etymology
From Old English 'tucian,' meaning to pull or tug, referring to the cloth-fulling process. The surname originated in medieval England when the textile industry was a major economic force.
About the Tucker Surname
Tucker was an occupational surname for textile workers who fulled cloth, an essential process in medieval wool production. The profession was particularly important in England's thriving textile industry during the medieval and early modern periods.
Distribution
Found throughout England and common in English-speaking countries, with notable populations in North America and Australia.