Rout
Rout Meaning & Origin
About Rout
The surname Rout is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Old Norse personal name "Hrothi," meaning "fame" or "glory," or from the Old English word "rūt," meaning "a clearing in the woods." Another possibility is that it originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a road or path, derived from the Middle English word "route." The surname Rout is relatively rare and can be found in various parts of the world, including England, Scotland, and the United States.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Rout is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Rout: 474
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 45189
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.16
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rout 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 Rout is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Rout in Braille
Here's how to represent Rout in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Rout using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Rout using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
