Raeker

Raeker Meaning & Origin

About Raeker
The surname Raeker is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "reke," meaning "smoke" or "smoky." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who lived near a smoky or foggy area. Over time, the name Raeker became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Raeker can be found primarily in Germany and the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Raeker: 107
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 152,628
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RKR
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R EY1 K ER0
🌐 IPA
/raeker*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Raeker in Braille

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

The name Raeker in braille

How to sign the name Raeker using Sign Language

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

The name Raeker in sign language

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