Roster

Roster Meaning & Origin

About Roster
The surname Roster is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "roster," meaning "rooster" or "cock." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who displayed characteristics associated with a rooster, such as being proud, confident, or having a loud voice. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Roster: 347
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 58,481
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RSTR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R02306
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AA1 S T ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈrΙ‘stΙ™r/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RSTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Roster in Braille

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

The name Roster in braille

How to sign the name Roster using Sign Language

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

The name Roster in sign language

Numerology