Roehr

Roehr Meaning & Origin

About Roehr
The surname Roehr is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "roer," meaning "rower" or "oarsman." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a rower or had a connection to rowing. The name may have been given to individuals who were skilled rowers or who lived near a body of water where rowing was common. Over time, the surname Roehr has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Roehr: 759
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30701
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.26

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RR
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AO1 R
🌐 IPA
/rɔr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Roehr in Braille

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

The name Roehr in braille

How to sign the name Roehr using Sign Language

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

The name Roehr in sign language

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