There are
1785
Forakers in the USA
Foraker is the
16188th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Foraker

JosephB.

Joseph B. Foraker was an American politician who served as the 37th Governor of Ohio and as a U.S. Senator from Ohio.

JesseJ.

Jesse J. Foraker was an American politician and lawyer who served as a U.S. Representative from Ohio.

SarahForaker

Sarah Foraker is a fictional character in the novel 'The Stonecasters' by Andrew J. Barger.

FrankForaker

Frank Foraker was an Australian rules footballer who played for St Kilda in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

EdwardForaker

Edward Foraker is a fictional character in the book 'The Star-Chamber' by William Harrison Ainsworth.

MarthaForaker

Martha Foraker is a fictional character in the book 'My Child, My Child' by Helen Ashton.

RobertForaker

Robert Foraker is a fictional character in the book 'The Captive' by Victoria Holt.

ElizabethForaker

Elizabeth Foraker is a fictional character in the book 'Thy Neighbor's Wife' by Gay Talese.

JohnForaker

John Foraker is an American entrepreneur and business executive, known for his leadership of Annie's, Inc., a natural and organic food company.

CoryForaker

Cory Foraker is a fictional character in the book 'Trouble at Tumbling Waters' by Betty Cavanna.

Foraker Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Foraker' is of English origin and is derived from a topographic name for someone who lived in or near a hill or mountain ridge. It is derived from the Middle English word 'for', meaning 'hill', and the Old English word 'ac', meaning 'oak'.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Foraker' is relatively rare and is primarily found in the United States, particularly in the state of Ohio where it is associated with the Foraker family that has a significant political and legal history.
VariationsThere are no known variations of the surname 'Foraker'.
Migration and ImmigrationThere is limited information available about the migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Foraker'. However, it is likely that individuals with this surname primarily migrated within the United States, particularly to areas where the Foraker family had established their political and legal influence.