Save Type Surname (from occupation) Usage English Pronounced Pron. /ˈbʊk.əɹ/(American English) /ˈbʊk.ə/(British English) [key·simplify] Meaning & History Occupational name meaning "book maker", derived from Old English boc "book". Related NamesDetails Given Name DescendantBooker(English) Categories craftsmanship, English nouns, word names