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Origin Of The Surname Harker
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Meaning Of The Surname Harker
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Harker
The exact use of Harker as a surname is debated, however it appear to comes from the Old English word ‘herkein’ which means to hearken or listen. It could have been used as a nickname for a person who was known for eavesdropping, and later have become a hereditary surname. Or, some think it may have been an occupational surname given to a person who patrolled streets at night in an attempt to keep order, a little like an early policeman. |
Harker Statistics
Harker is the number 1674 ranked surname in the United Kingdom.
According to our statistics around 6,302 share the surname Harker in the UK.
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