About Rooke
The surname Rooke is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "rok" or "roke," meaning "distaff" or "spindle." It was likely an occupational name given to someone who worked with or made spindles. The name Rooke may also have been a nickname for someone who resembled a distaff in some way, such as being tall and thin. Overall, the surname Rooke is associated with an occupation or a physical characteristic related to spindles.
The surname Rooke is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rooke 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 Rooke is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Rooke in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Rooke using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.