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There are approximately 673 people named Decker in the UK. That makes it the 9,057th most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 11 are named Decker.

Region of origin

British Isles

Country of origin

England

Language of origin

English

Religion of origin

Christian

Classification

English
Occupational Name

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The Decker surname in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

From the German Decher, the quantity of ten; probably a name given to the tenth child. It may be one who decks or covers ships or vessels.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.

Patronymica Britannica (1860)

DECKER. Dutch, iMlier, one who covers roofs with tile, slate, or thatch.

Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.

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