Rostron

Rostron Meaning & Origin

About Rostron
The surname Rostron is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "rostr" meaning "rudder" or "steering oar." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a helmsman or a boatman. The name Rostron signifies a person who was skilled in navigating and steering a ship or boat.

🌍 Origin
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rostron: 505
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 42,858
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RSTRN
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R023605
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AA1 S T R AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈrΙ‘strΙ™n/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RSTRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R236

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rostron in Braille

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

The name Rostron in braille

How to sign the name Rostron using Sign Language

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

The name Rostron in sign language

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