👉 Barker is a surname in the English language that originated from the Middle English word "barker." It is often used to denote someone who has been employed as a caretaker or helper. The name is derived from the Old French word "bar," which means "to feed" or "to help," and the Old English word "karko," which in turn comes from the Old Norse word "karke," meaning "to be fed." Barker is a common surname in England,