About Roback
The surname Roback is of Polish and Jewish origin. It is derived from the Polish word "robak," meaning "worm" or "insect." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a connection to worms or insects, either through their occupation or physical characteristics. It may also have been used as a derogatory nickname. Over time, the name Roback became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
The surname Roback is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Roback based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Roback in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Roback using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.