Paker: Last Name Origin and Family Crest

Paker is how some branches of the Packer family came to write their name.

What is the meaning of Paker?

The name is usually explained as “Wool packer”. 225 Americans were listed as Paker in the 2010 census.

How is Paker related to Packer?

Before spelling was fixed, Packer was also written Paker. Regional accents shaped spellings long before dictionaries fixed them. You may also find the name written Pakker, Pacer and Peker.

Is there a Paker coat of arms?

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Packer surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

Get the complete Paker report, with a museum-style coat of arms.