Rollen

Rollen Meaning & Origin

About Rollen
The surname Rollen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rolle," meaning "roll" or "wheel." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with wheels or had a connection to the wheel-making industry. The name may have been given to a wheelwright, a cartwright, or someone who operated or repaired wagons or carriages. Over time, the surname Rollen has evolved and spread to different regions, often with variations in spelling.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rollen: 247
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 77,522
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rollen 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
RLN
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AO1 L AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈrɔlən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rollen in Braille

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

The name Rollen in braille

How to sign the name Rollen using Sign Language

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

The name Rollen in sign language

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