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The Duker surname comes from the German term for a duck or diving bird (from du(c)ken ‘to dive or duck’). It is thought to have been a nickname for someone thought to resemble the duck, but in some instances may have been an occupational name for someone whose trade involved the handling of ducks.
The surname Duker was first found in Westphalia, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families in the western region. From the 13th century onwards the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Duker research. Another 137 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1671, 1687, 1720, 1819, 1833 and 1846 are included under the topic Early Duker History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Ducker, Dücker, Ducher, Duckermann and many more.
Another 31 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Duker Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: