Rouse

Rouse Meaning & Origin

About Rouse
The surname Rouse is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Middle English word "rouse," meaning "to awaken" or "to stir up." As a surname, Rouse could have been a nickname for someone who was lively, energetic, or quick to arouse. Alternatively, it may have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a place called Rouse, derived from the Old Norse word "hros," meaning "horse." The surname Rouse is relatively common in England and has variations such as Rous, Rows, and Rowse.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
Discover Your Ancestry with 23andMe Logo

Discover Your Ancestry with 23andMe

Explore your ancestry and health insights with exclusive savings.

Save 15%-60% this holiday season

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rouse: 26,519
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,330
  • Frequency per 100k people: 8.99

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R020
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AW1 S
🌐 IPA
/raʊz/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rouse in Braille

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

The name Rouse in braille

How to sign the name Rouse using Sign Language

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

The name Rouse in sign language

Numerology