About Roskam
The surname Roskam is of Dutch origin and is derived from the Middle Dutch word "roskam," meaning "horse comb." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a groom or a person who cared for horses. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone with a horse-like appearance or behavior. Overall, the surname Roskam is associated with horses and their care.
The surname Roskam is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Roskam 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 Roskam is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Roskam in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Roskam using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.