Find out how popular the last name Loker is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Loker.

Loker, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Loker surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Loker in America

Loker is the 35866th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Loker surname appeared 626 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Loker.

We can also compare 2010 data for Loker to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Loker

The surname LOKER is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "locc," meaning lock or enclosed place. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a lock or enclosure, perhaps a gatekeeper or someone responsible for maintaining a lock.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname LOKER can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Locchier." This document, commissioned by William the Conqueror, recorded landholdings and property ownership throughout England following the Norman Conquest.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Lokker," "Lokiere," and "Loker," in various records and manuscripts across different regions of England. This variation in spelling was common during this period before standardized spelling conventions were established.

Some notable individuals with the surname LOKER throughout history include:

1. John Loker (c. 1540-1612), an English merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Drapers in London.
2. William Loker (1663-1741), a wealthy landowner and benefactor from Somerset, England, who donated funds for the construction of a grammar school in the town of Crewkerne.
3. James Loker (1788-1855), an English architect and surveyor who designed several notable buildings in London and the surrounding areas.
4. Mary Loker (1825-1891), a British philanthropist and social reformer who advocated for women's rights and education.
5. Edward Loker (1870-1942), an English explorer and naturalist who led several expeditions to Africa and published accounts of his travels.

The surname LOKER can also be found in various place names across England, such as Loker's Green in Hertfordshire and Loker's Farm in Somerset, further highlighting the historical presence of this name in different regions of the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Loker

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Loker.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Loker was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Loker has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Loker was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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