Rothwell

Rothwell Meaning & Origin

About Rothwell
The surname Rothwell is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "roth" meaning "red" and "well(a)" meaning "spring" or "stream." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name hailed from a place called Rothwell, which can be found in various counties across England. The name likely referred to a settlement near a red-colored spring or stream. Over time, individuals with the surname Rothwell spread to different regions, and the name has since become widely distributed.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rothwell: 4,579
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,279
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.55

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rothwell based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
R0L
🗽 NYSIIS
RATA
🔊 Soundex
R0304
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AO1 TH W EH2 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈrɔθˌwɛl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('R0L', 'RTL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rothwell in Braille

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

The name Rothwell in braille

How to sign the name Rothwell using Sign Language

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

The name Rothwell in sign language

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