Roofner

Roofner Meaning & Origin

About Roofner
The surname Roofner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "roufen," meaning "to call" or "to shout." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for a town crier or someone who had a loud or distinctive voice. Over time, the spelling and pronunciation of the name may have evolved, resulting in variations such as Roofner.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Roofner: 124
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 135593
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Roofner 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
RFNR
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R01506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R UW1 F N ER0
🌐 IPA
/roofner*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RFNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R156

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Roofner in Braille

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

The name Roofner in braille

How to sign the name Roofner using Sign Language

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

The name Roofner in sign language

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