About Rortvedt
The surname Rortvedt is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the combination of two elements: "rort," meaning "rudder" or "steering wheel," and "vedt," meaning "wood" or "forest." Therefore, the surname Rortvedt can be interpreted as "wood or forest near the rudder" or "wood or forest associated with steering." It is likely that the name originally referred to someone who lived near or worked with wood in relation to boats or ships.
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The surname Rortvedt is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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