About Rooks
The surname Rooks is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "rok" or "rook," which means "a rook," referring to the bird species of the same name. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who resembled a rook in some way, such as having dark hair or a dark complexion. It could also have been a locational surname for someone who lived near a rookery or a place associated with rooks. Overall, the surname Rooks is a descriptive name that likely originated from a physical or geographical characteristic.
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The surname Rooks is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rooks 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 Rooks is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Rooks in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Rooks using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.