About Raikes
The surname Raikes is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Rákr," meaning "reckless" or "bold." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who displayed these characteristics. Over time, the name evolved into Raikes and became a hereditary surname. Today, individuals with the surname Raikes can be found primarily in the United Kingdom and the United States.
The surname Raikes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Raikes 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 Raikes is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Raikes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Raikes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.