Roeker

Roeker Meaning & Origin

About Roeker
The surname Roeker is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "roch," meaning "rock." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who lived near or worked with rocks, such as a quarry worker or a stonemason. The name may also have been used to describe someone with a strong or sturdy nature, symbolizing the strength and durability of a rock.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Roeker: 140
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 123,064
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RKR
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R OW1 K ER0
🌐 IPA
/roeker*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Roeker in Braille

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

The name Roeker in braille

How to sign the name Roeker using Sign Language

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

The name Roeker in sign language

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