Crake is an English surname. People with this surname include: Augustine David Crake (1836–1890), English cleric and author known for devotional works and juvenile historical fiction Francis Crake (1893–1920), British Army and Royal Irish Constabulary officer Paul Crake (born 1976), Australian racing cyclist Ralph Crake (1882–1952), Scottish first-class cricketer and British Army officer William Crake (1852–1921), English footballer See also Joe Crakes (1907–1976), American National Football League player and US Air Force officer