The Meaning of the Theaker Surname
Theaker: Walter filius Thecker 1199 MESO (St); William le Theker(e) 1273 RH (Nf), 1297 SRY; Anabilla Thekker 1327 MESO (L). A derivative of an Old Norse word meaning to cover; one who roofs buildings. - This definition was taken from a dictionary of surnames.
Ron Theaker, NZ, has sent the following:
I did some research a number of years ago and found the
name Theaker, like Smith, originated from a profession. In this case it was the
specialist who went after the Thatcher on thatched roofs and made them safe and
to look so nice. He was the the theaker.