CRACK
Crack
Crack is an English surname with origins dating back to medieval times. The name is derived from the Old English word "cracian," meaning to clack or sound loudly, akin to the noise of a whip or a clapper. The surname Crack likely started as a nickname for someone with a loud or distinct voice.
Distribution
The surname Crack is most commonly found in the southern counties of England, particularly in areas such as Kent, Sussex, and Surrey. Over time, it has spread to various parts of the country and is now found in different regions of the United Kingdom.
Notable People
- John Crack (1801–1877) – A prominent Victorian-era businessman known for his contributions to the industrial revolution.
- Emily Crack (1905–1992) – An acclaimed British author of children's literature, best known for her book series featuring adventurous protagonists.
- David Crack (b. 1965) – A contemporary artist known for his innovative use of mixed media in his works.
Variants
Throughout history, the surname Crack has seen a variety of spellings and variations, including Crac, Crake, and Krak. These variations may have emerged due to regional accents and dialects or the standardization of spelling practices over time.
Emblem
While the Crack surname does not have an official coat of arms, it is not uncommon for families to create their own heraldic symbols to represent their lineage. These symbols often draw inspiration from the family's history, values, or accomplishments.
Legacy
The surname Crack continues to be passed down through generations, linking individuals to their ancestors and forming part of their identity. Today, individuals with the surname Crack can be found in various professions and walks of life, carrying forward the name's legacy into the modern era.
There are approximately 415 people named Crack in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Crack.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- David
- John
- Kenneth
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Robert
- Stephen
- Steven
Female
- Caroline
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Jane
- Karen
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sarah
- Sheila
Similar and related surnames
- Caraco
- Carag
- Caraig
- Carek
- Carg
- Cargo
- Cariaga
- Caric
- Carick
- Carig
- Cariga
- Cariuk
- Cark
- Carke
- Carkie
- Carrack
- Carreck
- Carreg
- Carriaga
- Carric
- Carrick
- Carrico
- Carriek
- Carrig
- Carrigg
- Carrock
- Carughi
- Carugo
- Caruk
- Caryk
- Ckark
- Ckarke
- Corack
- Coraggio
- Corak
- Corck
- Coric
- Corica
- Cork
- Corke
- Corkei
- Corkie
- Corrack
- Corrick
- Corrock
- Coruk
- Courcou
- Cra
- Cracco
- Crace
- Cracke
- Crackel
- Cracken
- Cracker
- Cracket
- Crackle
- Crackon
- Cracks
- Crag
- Cragg
- Cragge
- Craggie
- Cragh
- Crago
- Cragoe
- Crague
- Craick
- Craig
- Craigg
- Craiggie
- Craigh
- Craighie
- Craigo
- Craik
- Craike
- Crake
- Crakes
- Craugh
- Crauk
- Crayk
- Crayke
- Creacy
- Creag
- Creagh
- Creaghe
- Creaig
- Creak
- Creake
- Creck
- Crecy
- Creek
- Creeke
- Creeks
- Creg
- Cregg
- Cregh
- Crego
- Cregoe
- Creig
- Creigg
- Creigh
- Creke
- Creque
- Creyk
- Creyke
- Criag
- Crick
- Crieg
- Crigg
- Criggie
- Croak
- Croake
- Crocco
- Crock
- Crocke
- Crog
- Crogh
- Crok
- Croke
- Croock
- Crook
- Crooke
- Crough
- Crouk
- Cruck
- Crugg
- Cruick
- Cruik
- Curack
- Curic
- Curk
- Curke
- Curragh
- Currick
- Curuk
- Garcao
- Garcka
- Garcke
- Garg
- Garga
- Gargh
- Gargo
- Garic
- Garica
- Garick
- Garigue
- Garka
- Garke
- Garrack
- Garrec
- Garrick
- Garriga
- Garrigue
- Garriock
- Garrock
- Garuck
- Gauregui
- Gheorghe
- Gheorghiu
- Gherghe
- Ghergu
- Ghiorghiu
- Goerg
- Goerig
- Goerke
- Gorak
- Gorecka
- Gorecki
- Gorg
- Gorga
- Gorgu
- Gorick
- Gork
- Gorka
- Gorke
- Gorko
- Gorog
- Gorrick
- Gourke
- Grac
- Graca
- Gracka
- Graco
- Gragg
- Grago
- Graig
- Graigg
- Grake
- Graugh
- Greag
- Greagg
- Greak
- Greake
- Grec
- Greca
- Grecco
- Greck
- Grecki
- Greco
- Grecu
- Greeco
- Greeg
- Greek
- Greg
- Grega
- Gregg
- Gregge
- Greggio
- Grego
- Greig
- Greigg
- Greigh
- Grek
- Grick
- Gricke
- Grico
- Grieco
- Grieg
- Griegg
- Griego
- Griek
- Grig
- Griga
- Grigg
- Grigge
- Griggie
- Griggio
- Grigo
- Groag
- Groak
- Groake
- Grock
- Grog
- Grogg
- Groke
- Grook
- Grough
- Gruca
- Gryc
- Gryga
- Grygo
- Gryka
- Gryko
- Guereca
- Guergue
- Guirk
- Guirke
- Guirriec
- Gurak
- Gurga
- Gurgu
- Gurk
- Gurka
- Gurke
- Karaca
- Karago
- Karaica
- Karaki
- Karako
- Karauc
- Karck
- Karecki
- Karg
- Karic
- Karicka
- Karik
- Karika
- Kariko
- Kariuki
- Kark
- Karki
- Karko
- Karok
- Karoki
- Karriqi
- Karuga
- Kerck
- Kerek
- Kerg
- Kergh
- Keric
- Kerk
- Kerouac
- Kerrick
- Kirac
- Kiragu
- Kirck
- Kirik
- Kirika
- Kirk
- Kirke
- Kirkie
- Korak
- Korc
- Korca
- Korck
- Korecka
- Korecki
- Korek
- Kork
- Korkou
- Korucu
- Korycka
- Korycki
- Kraak
- Krac
- Kracke
- Krag
- Kragg
- Kragh
- Kraig
- Krak
- Kraka
- Krakue
- Krauka
- Krco
- Kreig
- Kreike
- Krick
- Krieg
- Kriek
- Krikke
- Krock
- Krog
- Krogh
- Krok
- Krokou
- Krook
- Kruc
- Kruck
- Krug
- Kruk
- Kruuk
- Kryca
- Krycka
- Krycki
- Kryk
- Krywko
- Kurak
- Kurc
- Kurek
- Kurg
- Kurgo
- Kuric
- Kurikka
- Kurk
- Kurka
- Kurkcu
- Kurke
- Kurko
- Kuroki
- Kuruc
- Kuryk
- Kyriaco
- Kyriacou
- Kyriaki
- Kyriakou
- Kyrke
- Quarco
- Quarcoo
- Quark
- Queiruga
- Querk
- Quirck
- Quirico
- Quirk
- Quirke
- Quiroga
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.