Roeben

Roeben Meaning & Origin

About Roeben
The surname Roeben is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "roeben," meaning "to rob" or "to plunder." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was involved in robbery or plundering activities. Over time, the surname Roeben may have been adopted by individuals who were not necessarily involved in such activities but were given the name due to its association with strength, bravery, or cunning.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Roeben: 112
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 147253
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RPN
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R OW1 B AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/roeben*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RPN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Roeben in Braille

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

The name Roeben in braille

How to sign the name Roeben using Sign Language

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

The name Roeben in sign language

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