RAKOWSKI
Rakowski
Rakowski is a surname of Polish origin that is quite rare in the United Kingdom. The name Rakowski is derived from the Polish word "rak," which means "crayfish" in English, and the suffix "-owski," which is a common element in Polish surnames denoting a connection to a place or a person.
The pronunciation of Rakowski is typically /rɑːˈkɒv.ski/ in the UK.
Individuals with the surname Rakowski may have ancestry tracing back to Poland. Polish surnames often reflect the occupation, nickname, or place of origin of the original bearer. Therefore, it is possible that the Rakowski surname was originally bestowed upon someone who worked with or lived near crayfish.
As with many surnames, variations in spelling may exist due to factors such as phonetic transcription, migration, or historical variants. Throughout history, individuals with the surname Rakowski may have migrated to various countries, including the United Kingdom, resulting in further variations of the name.
Today, individuals with the surname Rakowski can be found in different regions of the UK, carrying on the legacy of their Polish ancestry. The surname serves as a reminder of the diverse cultural influences and historical connections that have shaped British society over the centuries.
There are approximately 128 people named Rakowski in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Rakowski.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Christopher
- David
- Dawid
- Jacek
- John
- Krzysztof
- Manfred
- Marcin
- Marek
- Pawel
- Tomasz
- Witold
Female
- Birgit
- Elsie
- Helen
- Jane
- Leandra
- Lisa
- Maria
- Marjorie
- Stacey
- Stella
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.