Rakes Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Discover how your Rakes ancestors earned their living and spread across the country. Find out more about your family history by using the Free Search box.

Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Rakes Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Rakes family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 9
Green Labrourer 4
Laundress 3
Dress Maker 2
Labourer Of Print Works 2
Tinman Journeyman 1
Parlor Apprentice 1
Joiner 1
Coachman 1
Excavator 1
Servant 1
Cook 1
Cotton Dyer 1
Cotton Winder 1
Milliner 1
Tailor 1
Agricultural Labourer 1
Butler 1
Errand Boy 1
Porter 1
Shop Assistant 1
Formerly Weaver 1
Nurse Maid 1
Caster 1
Shepherd 1

Rakes Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Rooks 40% 4,872
2 Reeks 40% 3,765
3 Reakes 83% 2,425
4 Raikes 83% 1,239
5 Rookes 67% 1,151
6 Rakes 100% 541
7 Roakes 83% 325
8 Reekes 67% 185
9 Reaks 60% 128
10 Rokes 80% 125
11 Ruks 60% 106

Did you know?

The surname Rakes is the 6th most popular variant of Rooks.

Search for the Rakes family