Hooker - Last Names

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Hooker

/ˈhʊkər/

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Uncommon

Meaning

One who made or used hooks

Represents skill in craftsmanship and utility, symbolizing someone integral to functional aspects of daily life and labor.

Symbolism

Embodies industriousness, practicality, and connection to traditional trades; also evokes imagery of tools and utility.

Etymology: Derived from Middle English 'hoker' or 'hooker', from 'hook', referring to someone who made or used hooks, possibly in fishing, farming, or metalworking; occupational surnames like this were common in medieval England.

Style & Origin

traditional

english

Cultural Background

Originating in medieval England, Hooker is an English occupational surname historically associated w

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