Roewer

Roewer Meaning & Origin

About Roewer
The surname Roewer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rouwer," 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 involved in maritime activities or lived near bodies of water where rowing was common. Over time, the surname Roewer has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Roewer: 178
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 101,247
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Roewer based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RR
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R UW1 ER0
🌐 IPA
/roewer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Roewer in Braille

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

The name Roewer in braille

How to sign the name Roewer using Sign Language

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

The name Roewer in sign language

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