Roller

Roller Meaning & Origin

About Roller
The surname Roller 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 or made wheels, such as a wheelwright or cart maker. The name Roller may also have been given to someone who had a round or rolling gait. Over time, the surname Roller has spread beyond Germany and can be found in various countries around the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Roller: 7,894
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 4,492
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.68

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RLR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R0406
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R OW1 L ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈroʊlΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RLR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R460

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Roller in Braille

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

The name Roller in braille

How to sign the name Roller using Sign Language

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

The name Roller in sign language

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