Frakes

Frakes Meaning & Origin

About Frakes
The surname Frakes is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Freki," meaning "raven." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had a raven-like appearance or displayed characteristics associated with the bird, such as intelligence or cunning. Over time, the name evolved into Frakes and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Frakes can be found primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Frakes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Frakes: 3,332
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,733
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.13

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Frakes 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 Frakes is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
FRKS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
FA
πŸ”Š Soundex
F60202
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
F R EY1 K S
🌐 IPA
/freΙͺks/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('FRKS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F622

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Frakes in Braille

Here's how to represent Frakes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Frakes in braille

How to sign the name Frakes using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Frakes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Frakes in sign language

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