Alker Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Alker Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Alker family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 82
Coal Miner 10
Farmer's Son 10
Blacksmith 9
Agricultural Labourer 8
Dress Maker 8
Farmer's Daughter 6
House Keeper 6
Cotton Weaver 5
Drawer In Coal Mine 5
Carter 4
Farmer's Wife 3
School 3
Watch Maker 3
Boot Maker 2
Cow Keeper 2
Joiner 2
Labourer Iron Works 2
Pattern Maker 2
Printer 2
Throstle Doffer Factory 2
Weaver 2
Winder Cotton Mill 2
Plumber & Glazier 2
Soda Water Manufacturer 2

Alker Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Laker 60% 8,999
2 Looker 50% 7,040
3 Luker 60% 5,634
4 Alker 100% 3,636
5 Leaker 50% 1,884
6 Loker 60% 756

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The surname Alker is the 4th most popular variant of Laker.

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