Roback

Roback Meaning & Origin

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.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Roback: 783
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 29,986
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.27

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.

Ranking information for the surname Roback is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RPK
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R0102
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R OW1 B AE2 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈroʊˌbæk/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RPK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Roback in Braille

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

The name Roback in braille

How to sign the name Roback using Sign Language

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.

The name Roback in sign language

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