Roeck

Roeck Meaning & Origin

About Roeck
The surname Roeck is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rocke," meaning "coat of mail" or "armor." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or wore armor. The name may have also been given to someone who had a strong or protective personality. Over time, variations of the surname Roeck have emerged, such as Röck, Röcke, and Roek.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Roeck: 179
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 100,791
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Roeck in Braille

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

The name Roeck in braille

How to sign the name Roeck using Sign Language

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

The name Roeck in sign language

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