LACKS
Lacks
The surname Lacks is of English origin and is believed to be a locational surname derived from the Old English word "lacu" which means a stream or waterway. It is thought to have been used to identify someone who lived near a stream or a body of water.
The first recorded instance of the surname Lacks dates back to the early 14th century in the county of Kent, England. Over the centuries, the surname has spread throughout various regions of the British Isles and has evolved in spelling and pronunciation.
Individuals bearing the surname Lacks can be found across the United Kingdom and in other English-speaking countries around the world. The name has diverse variations such as Lack, Lackie, and Lackey.
Notable individuals with the surname Lacks have made significant contributions in various fields, including academia, politics, and the arts. The name continues to be preserved and passed down through generations, reflecting the rich heritage and history of the British Isles.
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Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Karl
Female
- Sheila
Similar and related surnames
- Laake
- Laakso
- Lac
- Laca
- Lacas
- Lack
- Lacka
- Lacke
- Lackey
- Lacki
- Lackie
- Lacko
- Lackshee
- Lacky
- Laco
- Lacos
- Lacus
- Lacy
- Lacz
- Laik
- Laike
- Lak
- Laka
- Lakas
- Lake
- Lakes
- Laki
- Lakis
- Lako
- Lakos
- Laks
- Laksa
- Laky
- Lax
- Layke
- Laykes
- Leack
- Leak
- Leake
- Leakes
- Leaks
- Lec
- Leck
- Lecke
- Leeck
- Leekes
- Leeks
- Leick
- Lek
- Leks
- Lieck
- Loakes
- Lukes
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.