About Rakow
The surname Rakow is of Polish origin and is derived from the Polish word "raki," meaning "crayfish." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally given to someone who lived near a place known for crayfish or had some association with crayfish. Surnames like Rakow often originated from a person's occupation, geographical location, or a prominent feature of their surroundings.
The surname Rakow is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rakow 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 Rakow is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Rakow in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Rakow using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.