About Rother
The surname Rother is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "rother" which means "cattle" or "oxen." As a surname, Rother could have been a nickname for someone who worked with or owned cattle. Alternatively, it could have been a locational surname referring to someone who lived near a river or stream called the Rother. The name is also found in Germany, where it is derived from the Middle High German word "roder" meaning "clearing" or "cleared land." In this case, the surname could have been given to someone who lived or worked in a clearing or cleared area.
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The surname Rother is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rother based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Rother in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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