Roache

Roache Meaning & Origin

About Roache
The surname Roache is of Irish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "róth," meaning "red." It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion. The name Roache is relatively common in Ireland and can be found in various parts of the country.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Roache is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Roache: 1,884
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15,533
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.64

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Roache 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 Roache is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RX
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R OW1 CH
🌐 IPA
/roʊʧ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RX', 'RK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Roache in Braille

Here's how to represent Roache in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Roache in braille

How to sign the name Roache using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Roache using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Roache in sign language

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