Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
OAKES
As described in historical dictionaries
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
OxVK. OAKES. From residence near a tree or trees of this species. See art. Noakes. There is however a parish called Oake in Somersetshire. Del Oke. H.R.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English