Rollo

Rollo Meaning & Origin

About Rollo
The surname Rollo is of Norse origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Hrolfr," meaning "famous wolf." It was a common name among the Vikings and was brought to England during the Viking Age. Over time, the name evolved into various forms, including Rollo, Rolle, and Roll. Today, individuals with the surname Rollo can be found in different parts of the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rollo: 2,646
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,829
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.9

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RL
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AA1 L OW0
🌐 IPA
/ˈrɑloʊ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rollo in Braille

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

The name Rollo in braille

How to sign the name Rollo using Sign Language

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

The name Rollo in sign language

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