About Rockefeller
The surname Rockefeller is of German origin and is derived from the combination of the words "rock" and "fellow." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a prominent rock or as a nickname for a steadfast or reliable person. The name gained prominence due to the American Rockefeller family, known for their immense wealth and influence in the oil industry during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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The surname Rockefeller is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rockefeller 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 Rockefeller in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Rockefeller using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.