About Rothan
The surname Rothan is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "MacRothain," meaning "son of Rothan." The name Rothan itself is believed to be derived from the Old Norse personal name "Hrothi," meaning "famous" or "renowned." The surname Rothan therefore signifies a person who is the descendant of someone named Rothan or Hrothi, suggesting a connection to Norse or Viking ancestry.
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The surname Rothan is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rothan 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 Rothan is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Rothan in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Rothan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.