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

Meaning & History

Occupational name for a person who walked on damp raw cloth in order to thicken it. It is derived from Middle English walkere, Old English wealcan meaning "to move".

Related Names

Given Name DescendantWalker(English)

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Entry updated December 1, 2024