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Walker name meaning
First Name
27k
in the U.S.
since 1880
27k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
523k
in the U.S.
in 2010
523k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Walker mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Walker
User Submitted Origins
English
57%
Scottish
38%
Australian
4%
User Submitted Meanings
- According to 3 people from the United States and Australia, the name Walker is of Welsh / English origin and means "Never come last".
- A submission from California, U.S. says the name Walker means "Person who walks far as a type of messenger for the king,".
- A submission from California, U.S. says the name Walker means "Forest Inspector" and is of English origin.
International Interest
Also see international interest
Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Walk"er
Senses
- One who walks; a pedestrian.
- That with which one walks; a foot.(Obs)"Lame Mulciber, his walkers quite misgrown." [Chapman.]
- [Law] A forest officer appointed to walk over a certain space for inspection; a forester.
- A fuller of cloth.(Obs. or Prov. Eng. & Scot)"She cursed the weaver and the walker The cloth that had wrought." [Percy's Reliques.]
Etymology: AS. wealcere. See Walk (v. t.), 3
- [Zoöl] Any ambulatorial orthopterous insect, as a stick insect.
- [construction, tunneling] A shift superintendent or assistant superintendent who supervises several shifters(4} and their crews. Since these crews are usually separated by some distance, the walker is frequently seen walking between them. Also called walking boss.
Other Dictionary Sources
- An enclosing framework on casters or wheels; helps babies learn to walk
- A light enclosing framework (trade name Zimmer) with rubber castors or wheels and handles; helps invalids or the handicapped or the aged to walk
- A shoe designed for comfortable walking
- A person who travels by foot
- United States writer (born in 1944)
- New Zealand runner who in 1975 became the first person to run a mile in less that 3 minutes and 50 seconds (born in 1952)
Wiktionary
From Hookey Walker.
Walker was also found in the following language(s): German
Notable Persons Named Walker
Notable Persons Named Walker
Walker Evans
Walker Evans was an artist. Walker was born on November 3rd, 1903 in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. He died on April 10th, 1975.
Walker Percy
Walker Percy was a philosophical novelist, memoir, essays, and philosophical fiction writer. He was most active from 1961 to 1990. Walker was born on May 28th, 1916 in Birmingham, Alabama. He passed away on May 10th, 1990.
Walker County Jane Doe
Walker was born in 1960. She passed away on November 1st, 1980.
Walker Edmiston
Walker Edmiston was an actor and voice actor. Walker was born on February 6th, 1925 in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. Walker is also known as Walter Edmiston. He died on February 15th, 2007.
Walker Hayes
Walker Hayes is a country music singer-songwriter. He has been prominent since 2010. Walker was born on December 27th, 1979.
Walker Zimmerman
Walker Zimmerman is a soccer player for the Furman Paladins, FC Dallas, United States men's national under-18 soccer team, United States men's national under-20 soccer team, and United States men's national under-23 soccer team. Walker was born on May 19th, 1993 in Lawrenceville, Georgia, United States.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Walker
Notable Persons With the Last Name Walker
Paul Walker
Paul Walker was an actor. His career lasted from 1984 to 2013. Paul was given the name Paul William Walker IV on September 12th, 1973 in Glendale, California. He died on November 30th, 2013.
Jimmy Walker
Jimmy was born on January 16th, 1979. Jimmy is also known as Walker and James William.
Graham Norton
He was most active from 1992 to present. Graham was given the name Graham William Walker on April 4th, 1963 in Clondalkin, Dublin, Ireland.
Benjamin Walker
Benjamin Walker is an actor, stand-up comedy, and stand-up comedian. He was most active from 2004 to present. Benjamin was given the name Benjamin Walker Davis on June 21st, 1982 in Cartersville, Georgia, U.S.
Madam C. J. Walker
Madam C. J. Walker was a businesswoman, hair-care entrepreneur, philanthropist, and, activism, businessperson, hair care, philanthropy, hair-careentrepreneur, and activist. Madam was given the name Sarah Breedlove on December 23rd, 1867 in Delta, Louisiana, United States. She died on May 25th, 1919.
Alice Walker
Alice Walker is an african-american literature writer. She has had major accomplishments since 1968. Alice was born on February 9th, 1944 in Putnam County, Georgia, United States.
- Clint Walker
- Jimmie WalkerActor
- Herschel WalkerFootball Player
- Kyle WalkerSoccer Player
- Kemba WalkerBasketball Player
- Antoine WalkerBasketball Player
- Dreama WalkerActress
- William WalkerOffice Holder
- Bill WalkerMayor of Valdez
- Kurtis BlowMc/rapper
- James J. WalkerOffice Holder
- John Anthony, Jr. WalkerUnited States Navy Chief Warrant Officer
- Jerry Jeff WalkerCountry Music
- Nancy WalkerActress
Common last names for Walker
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Walker | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 58.66% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 35.05% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.45% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.87% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.55% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.41% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Walker
People with the last name Walker are most frequently White or African American
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Walker
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