About Flack
The surname Flack is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old Norse word "flakka," meaning "to wander" or "to roam," suggesting that it may have originally been a nickname for a restless or nomadic person. Another possible origin is from the Middle English word "flak," meaning "a hurdle" or "a hurdle-maker," indicating that the name may have been occupational, referring to someone who made or used hurdles for fencing or other purposes. Additionally, Flack could also be a variant spelling of the surname Flagg, which is derived from the Old Norse word "flaga," meaning "a flat stone" or "a slab." Overall, the surname Flack likely has origins in both nicknames and occupations related to wandering, hurdles, or flat stones.
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