The name Biker is rooted in the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture. It was originally a name for someone who worked as a beekeeper. The surname is derived from the Old English word beocere.
The surname Biker was first found in Berkshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times, long before the Norman Conquest in 1066.
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It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Biker are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Biker include Bick, Biche, Bich, Bicker, Bickers and others.
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Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Biker or a variant listed above: