About Roof
The surname Roof is of English and German origin. In English, it is derived from the Middle English word "rofe" or "roove," meaning "a small plot of arable land." In German, it is derived from the word "rauf," meaning "rough" or "rugged." The surname Roof likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a small plot of land or a rough terrain. It may also have been an occupational name for someone who worked on or owned such land.
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The surname Roof is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Roof based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Roof in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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