About Rakestraw
The surname Rakestraw is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "rake" meaning "a rake" and "straw" meaning "straw." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who made or used rakes, or possibly as a nickname for someone with a straw-like appearance or hair color. The name Rakestraw is relatively rare and is primarily found in the United States.
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The surname Rakestraw is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rakestraw 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 Rakestraw is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Rakestraw in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Rakestraw using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.