Barker

Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈbɑɹ.kəɹ/(American English) /ˈbɑː.kə/(British English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Means "tanner", derived from the Middle English word bark meaning "tree bark". This was an occupational name for a leather tanner, who often used tree bark in the tanning process.

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Entry updated May 30, 2025