About Waak
The surname Waak is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "wache," meaning "watch" or "guard." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a watchman or guard. The name may have also been given to someone who was known for being vigilant or watchful.
The surname Waak is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Waak 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 Waak is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Waak in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Waak using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.