Roa
Roa Meaning & Origin
About Roa
The surname Roa is of Spanish origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation suggests that it is derived from the Spanish word "roa," meaning "street" or "road," indicating that the original bearer of the surname may have lived near or worked on a road. Another possibility is that it is a variant of the surname Rojas, which is derived from the Spanish word for "red." This could suggest that the original bearer had red hair or a ruddy complexion. Ultimately, the meaning of the surname Roa may vary depending on the specific region and family history.
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Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Roa is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Roa: 6,221
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 5,589
- Frequency per 100k people: 2.11
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Roa based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Roa is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Roa in Braille
Here's how to represent Roa in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Roa using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Roa using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
