Reak

Reak Meaning & Origin

About Reak
The surname Reak is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "rec," meaning "rook," which refers to a type of bird. It is believed that the surname Reak was originally a nickname given to someone who resembled or had characteristics associated with a rook, such as being dark-haired or having a raucous voice. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Reak: 167
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 106,570
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RK
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R IY1 K
🌐 IPA
/reak*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Reak in Braille

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

The name Reak in braille

How to sign the name Reak using Sign Language

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

The name Reak in sign language

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