Rottier

Rottier Meaning & Origin

About Rottier
The surname Rottier is of Dutch origin and is derived from the word "rot," meaning "red" or "ruddy." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion. The suffix "-ier" is a common ending in Dutch surnames, indicating a profession or occupation. Therefore, Rottier may have originally referred to someone who worked with or sold red-colored goods or materials. Over time, the surname has become hereditary and is now borne by individuals of Dutch descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rottier: 409
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 50,960
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rottier 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
RT
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AA1 T IY0 ER0
🌐 IPA
/rottier*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RT', 'RTR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rottier in Braille

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

The name Rottier in braille

How to sign the name Rottier using Sign Language

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

The name Rottier in sign language

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