Roup

Roup Meaning & Origin

About Roup
The surname Roup is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "hrothr," meaning "fame" or "renown." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was renowned or famous in their community. Over time, the surname Roup has evolved and may have variations in spelling, such as Roup, Roup(e), or Roupell.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Roup: 224
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 83,834
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Roup 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 Roup is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RP
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R UW1 P
🌐 IPA
/roup*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Roup in Braille

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

The name Roup in braille

How to sign the name Roup using Sign Language

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

The name Roup in sign language

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