Hake (surname)

Hake is a surname of multiple possible origins, found in various European countries.

Possible Origins:

• English: It may be derived from the Middle English word "hake," referring to the fish of the same name. In this case, it was likely an occupational surname for a fisherman or a fishmonger, or possibly a nickname for someone who resembled the fish in some way.

• German: It is also considered a North German surname, a short form of the personal name "Hagbert" or other names beginning with the element "Hag-", meaning "enclosure" or "hedge". It can also derive from a topographic name for someone who lived near a hedge.

• Swedish: A possible origin is as an ornamental name derived from the Swedish word "hake", which can mean "hook" or "chin". Ornamental names were often adopted in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Distribution:

The surname Hake is found in varying concentrations in countries like the United Kingdom, Germany, Sweden, and the United States.

Notable People with the Surname:

• Further research is required to list notable individuals with this surname comprehensively.