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

Looker, 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 Looker surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Looker in America

Looker is the 27783rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Looker surname appeared 865 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 Looker.

We can also compare 2010 data for Looker 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 Looker

The surname Looker has its roots in England, originating during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old English word "lokor," which means "one who looks or gazes." This occupational surname was likely given to individuals whose job involved observing or surveying, such as watchmen, scouts, or lookouts.

The earliest known record of the name Looker dates back to the 13th century. In the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire from 1273, a person named Richard le Lokere is mentioned. The prefix "le" was a common addition to surnames during that time, indicating the occupation or location associated with the individual.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Looker surname can be found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327. The name is listed as "Johannes le Loker," suggesting that John was a person whose occupation involved looking or observing.

During the 14th century, the name appeared in various records with slight variations in spelling, such as "Loker," "Lokar," and "Loquer." These variations were common due to the inconsistent spelling practices of the time.

A notable early bearer of the Looker surname was Sir William Looker, a knight who lived in the late 14th century. He served as the Sheriff of Gloucestershire in 1387 and played a significant role in the local administration during his lifetime.

In the 15th century, the Looker surname was associated with several places in England, including Looker's Hill in Somerset and Looker's Green in Surrey. These place names likely derived from individuals with the Looker surname who lived or owned land in those areas.

One of the most prominent figures with the Looker surname was Sir Robert Looker (1553-1619), a wealthy merchant and politician from Lincolnshire. He served as the Mayor of King's Lynn and was knighted by King James I in 1615 for his contributions to trade and commerce.

Another noteworthy individual was John Looker (1611-1681), an English clergyman and author who wrote several religious works, including "The Divinity of Christ Proved" and "A Treatise on the Lord's Supper."

In the 18th century, the Looker surname was also found in parts of Scotland and Ireland, likely due to migration and intermarriage. One example is James Looker (1770-1853), an Irish-born farmer and landowner who settled in County Antrim, Northern Ireland.

As the centuries passed, the Looker surname continued to appear in various historical records, such as parish registers, tax rolls, and military records. Some other notable individuals with the surname include William Looker (1828-1902), an English cricketer who played for Sussex County Cricket Club, and Charles Looker (1859-1933), a British architect known for designing several notable buildings in London.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Looker

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

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 Looker 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 Looker 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 Looker was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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