Summary

The surname Booker originated from England and is derived from the Old English word 'bocere' which means 'scribe' or 'bookmaker'. The name was given to individuals who were associated with the making or selling of books. Over time, the surname has become more commonly associated with individuals involved in the printing or publishing industry.
There are
36840
Bookers in the USA
Booker is the
941st
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Booker

CoryBooker

Cory Booker is an American politician and author who served as the mayor of Newark, New Jersey from 2006 to 2013, and as a United States Senator from New Jersey since 2013.

RobertCharles

Robert Charles Booker was an American jazz pianist, organist, composer, and arranger, who worked with notable musicians such as Ella Fitzgerald and Dizzy Gillespie.

EvangelineBooker

Evangeline Booker was an American civil rights activist and educator who fought for equal rights and desegregation of schools in Mississippi during the 1960s.

DylanBooker

Dylan Booker is a Canadian professional basketball player who currently plays for the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

KerstinBooker

Kerstin Booker is a British actress known for her role as Sergeant Jane Mackay in the television series 'The Bill' and as a presenter on the quiz show 'Blockbusters'.

TrevorBooker

Trevor Booker is a retired American professional basketball player who played for several NBA teams, including the Washington Wizards and the Brooklyn Nets.

JohnBooker

John Booker was an English mathematician and physicist known for his work on fluid mechanics and wave theory, as well as his development of the Booker Holocyclic Group.

RachelBooker

Rachel Booker is a British author and journalist who has written several books on parenting, health, and lifestyle topics, including 'Perfect Parenting' and 'Coping with Stress'.

AlbertBooker

Albert Booker was an African-American civil rights activist and community leader in the Mississippi Delta region, who played a pivotal role in the civil rights movement.

MorganBooker

Morgan Booker is an Australian actress known for her roles in the television series 'Neighbours' and 'Home and Away', as well as the film 'Looking for Grace'.

Booker Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Booker' is of English origin. It is derived from the Middle English word 'boker', which means 'scribe' or 'one who wrote books'. It was likely originally an occupational name for a copyist or clerk who worked in a monastery or scriptorium.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Booker' is most commonly found in the United States, particularly in the southern states. It is also found in smaller numbers in the United Kingdom and Australia.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Booker' include 'Booher', 'Boker', and 'Bokerer'.
Migration and ImmigrationThe name 'Booker' has been carried by migrants and immigrants to various countries, particularly during periods of English colonization and the economic opportunities of the Industrial Revolution.