About Rootes
The surname Rootes is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "rot," meaning "a clearing in the woods." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or was associated with a place named Rootes. The name may also have been given to someone who lived in or owned a clearing in the woods. Over time, variations of the surname have emerged, such as Roots or Roote.
The surname Rootes is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rootes 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 Rootes is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Rootes in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Rootes using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.