Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
ROOKER
There are approximately 568 people named Rooker in the UK. That makes it the 9,864th most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 9 are named Rooker.
Region of origin
British Isles
Country of origin
England
Language of origin
English
Religion of origin
Christian
Classification
English
Occupational Name
Related and similar surnames
The Rooker surname in historical dictionaries
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
ROOKER. To rook is to cheat. Teutonic rU'Chcn; Su. Gothic ryclia. A 'rookery' is a nest of dishonest people. Hence, I am afraid the original Mr. Rooker was not remarkable for his honesty. H.R. Le Roker.