in the old days a family name used to reflect the mans trade ie Carpenter, Smith, Baker etc..
Now I wonder what this family done? AND could you keep a straight face if you was hauled in front of this judge?
I passed this in the Nevada desert yesterday.
The surname is probably from the same source as WANNAKER, which derives from the fields called Great and Little Wanacre in Little Tey, Essex (source: "English Surnames" by Reaney & Wilson)