Rosin

Rosin Meaning & Origin

About Rosin
The surname Rosin is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "rosin," meaning "resin" or "pitch." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who worked with or traded in resin or pitch, which were commonly used in various industries such as shipbuilding, woodworking, and medicine. Over time, the surname Rosin has spread to different parts of the world through migration and can be found in various spellings and forms.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rosin: 2,028
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,667
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.69

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rosin 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 Rosin is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RSN
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AA1 Z AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈrɑzən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RSN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rosin in Braille

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

The name Rosin in braille

How to sign the name Rosin using Sign Language

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

The name Rosin in sign language

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