Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈtʌk.əɹ/(American English) /ˈtʌk.ə/(British English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

Occupational name for a fuller of cloth, derived from Old English tucian meaning "offend, torment". A fuller was a person who cleaned and thickened raw cloth by pounding it.

Related Names

Given Name DescendantTucker(English)

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Entry updated December 1, 2024