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

Talker, 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 Talker surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Talker in America

Talker is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Talker surname appeared 100 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 Talker.

The history of the last name Talker

The surname Talker has its origins in medieval England, with the earliest known records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have been derived from the Old English word "tælere," which was used to describe someone who was particularly loquacious or talkative.

The name was initially found in various regions across England, including Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Norfolk. It is thought that the name may have been given as a descriptive nickname to individuals who were known for their propensity for conversation or storytelling.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which lists a person named William le Talkere from Hertfordshire. The suffix "le" was commonly used in medieval times to denote an occupation or personal characteristic.

In the 14th century, the surname appeared in various forms, such as Talker, Talkere, and Talkour, reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation during that period. One notable bearer of the name was John Talkere, who was mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of Cambridgeshire in 1327.

As the name spread across England, it also found its way into place names. For instance, there is a village called Talker's End in Gloucestershire, which may have derived its name from an early settler with the surname Talker.

Over the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the Talker surname. One of the earliest was Sir John Talker (c. 1450 - 1518), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Essex. Another notable figure was William Talker (1572 - 1632), a prominent Puritan minister who served as chaplain to King James I.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in the records of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, with the arrival of immigrants such as John Talker, who settled in Boston in 1635. This suggests that the name had spread from England to the American colonies during this period.

Another figure of note was Sir Richard Talker (1673 - 1740), a British naval officer who distinguished himself during the War of the Spanish Succession. In the 19th century, John Talker (1810 - 1892) was a prominent educator and headmaster of Rugby School in England.

While the surname Talker may have originated as a descriptive nickname, it has since become a well-established surname with a rich history spanning several centuries and various regions across England and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Talker

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

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 Talker 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.

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

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