About Rothschild
The surname Rothschild is of German origin and is derived from the German words "rot" meaning red and "schild" meaning shield. It is believed to have been a nickname given to the family's ancestor who was a moneylender and used a red shield as his sign. The name Rothschild became associated with the prominent Jewish banking dynasty founded by Mayer Amschel Rothschild in the late 18th century, which played a significant role in European finance and business. Today, the name Rothschild is often associated with wealth, power, and influence.
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The surname Rothschild is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rothschild 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 Rothschild in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Rothschild using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.