"Luker" meaning in English

See Luker in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Forms: Lukers [plural], Loker [alternative]
Etymology: Either a habitational surname from the village of Lucker, in Northumberland, or an occupational surname for someone who had to watch or look after something, from Middle English lokere (“looker; watchman”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|enm|lokere||looker; watchman}} Middle English lokere (“looker; watchman”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun|Lukers}} Luker (plural Lukers)
  1. A surname from Middle English. Wikipedia link: Lucker, Luker

Inflected forms

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