Meaning of Last Name

Coker is a surname shared by several notable people, including: * Major James Lide Coker (1837–1913; b. and d. South Carolina, United States), founder of Sonoco Products Company and Coker College ** William Chambers Coker (1872–after 1921; b. South Carolina, United States), botanist and founder of Coker Arboretum ** Charles W. Coker (b. 1933; South Carolina, United States), of Sonoco Products Company * John Coker (1789–1851; b. South Carolina, United States, d. Texas, United States) A hero of the Texas Revolution and founder of Coker, Texas. * Larry Coker (b. 1948; Oklahoma, United States), former head football coach of the University of Miami * George Thomas Coker (b. 1943; Texas, United States), US Navy aviator and Distinguished Eagle Scout who spent 6.5 years as a Prisoner of War during the Vietnam War