About Drakes
The surname Drakes is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "drake," meaning a male duck. It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who either worked with or lived near ducks or a place where ducks were found. The name Drakes may also have been used as a nickname for someone who had duck-like characteristics or behavior.
The surname Drakes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Drakes based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Drakes is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Drakes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Drakes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.