About Rack
The surname Rack is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation suggests that it is a topographic name for someone who lived near a rocky outcrop or a steep hill, derived from the Old English word "hracca" meaning "rock." Another possibility is that it is a metonymic occupational name for a maker or seller of racks or frames, used for drying or storing food or for animal husbandry. Additionally, Rack could also be a variant spelling of the surname Rake, which is derived from the Middle English word "rake" meaning "rake," and may have been a nickname for someone with a rakish or disorderly nature.
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The surname Rack is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rack based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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