Raković

Raković is a Serbo-Montenegrin surname. It is primarily found in Serbia and Montenegro, and to a lesser extent in other countries with a Serbian and Montenegrin diaspora. The surname is likely derived from a personal name or toponym containing the root "rak" (Serbian and Croatian for "crab" or "crayfish"), or potentially related to the word "rakija" (a type of fruit brandy common in the Balkans). The suffix "-ović" is a common Slavic patronymic suffix, indicating "son of" or "descendant of". Thus, Raković could be interpreted as "son/descendant of Rako" or someone associated with a place named with "rak". Genealogical research would be necessary to determine the specific origin for any given family bearing the surname. The surname is not typically associated with any particular profession, social class, or historical event, though individual bearers of the name may have achieved prominence in various fields.