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9/10/2024, 2:32 AM jocatchi
3/13/2014, 4:30 AM anonymous

Name Raat
Type Surname (from given name, from occupation & from nickname)
Usage Dutch
Pronounced Pron. Raat
Other Forms FormsRaad, Raadt
Edit Status Status2a. listed usages are verified

Meaning & History

From Middle Dutch raet "advice, counsel". Could be an occupational name for a member of a council, or a short form of names containing rēdaz, such as Radulf. Coincides with modern Dutch raat "honeycomb".
Added 3/13/2014 by anonymous