Račkus
RÃČKUS
Etymology
Cf. lit. Račkà, Rãčkis, Račkỹs, Ročkà, Rõčkus (see). Chandeliers with polish. Raczko, Raczek ¹, bRuss., Ukr. Paчкo ². These Slavic surnames are usually juxtaposed with the Slavic appellation - Lenk. rak, bRuss., Russ. paк „vėžys“ ³. However, surnames with račk- can often be, especially in the Lithuanian language, derived from the baptismal name Rõkas ⁴.
Feminine FORMS
Račkienė / Račkutė
Pronunciation
/²ˈrɑːt͡ʃkʊs/
SEE ALSO
SOURCES
1. SSNO IV 415; J. Bystroń, 1936, p. 32.
2. M. Биpылa, 1969, c. 347-348.
3. J. Bubak, 1971, p. 42, 44; M. Биpылa 1969, c. 347-348.
4. see K. Kuzavinis, B. Savukynas, 1971, p. 132.