Roskey

Roskey Meaning & Origin

About Roskey
The surname Roskey is of Polish origin and is derived from the Polish word "roszka," meaning "reed." It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally given to someone who lived near a place with reeds or in a marshy area. The name Roskey may have been assigned to individuals who resided near a river, lake, or wetland, where reeds were abundant. Over time, the surname Roskey has likely been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Roskey: 282
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 69579
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RSK
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AA1 S K IY0
🌐 IPA
/roskey*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RSK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Roskey in Braille

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

The name Roskey in braille

How to sign the name Roskey using Sign Language

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

The name Roskey in sign language

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