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Rask

Rask is primarily a surname of Nordic origin. In several Nordic languages, rask is an adjective meaning brisk, lively, or healthy, and the word has historically been used to describe a person or activity characterized by speed, energy, or well-being. The surname may have arisen from a descriptive nickname or, in some cases, from a toponymic source linked to a place associated with the term.

The surname Rask is found in Finland and other Nordic-speaking regions, reflecting historical migrations and linguistic

Notable bearers include Tuukka Rask, a Finnish former professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the

connections
among
Finnish,
Swedish,
and
Danish
communities.
As
a
family
name,
it
has
been
borne
by
individuals
in
various
fields,
including
sports
and
public
life.
National
Hockey
League
for
the
Boston
Bruins.
His
prominence
in
international
hockey
has
contributed
to
the
visibility
of
the
name
in
North
America
and
Europe.
Beyond
this,
the
name
appears
in
Nordic
contexts
across
records
and
media,
carried
by
people
in
generations
and
communities
connected
to
the
Nordic
linguistic
sphere.