Routh

Routh Meaning & Origin

About Routh
The surname Routh is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Hrothi," meaning "fame" or "glory." It is believed to have been introduced to England by Scandinavian settlers during the Viking Age. Over time, the name evolved into various spellings, including Routh. As a surname, Routh is typically associated with individuals who have ancestral ties to the regions of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire in England.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Routh: 3,648
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,969
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.24

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
R0
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R030
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AW1 TH
🌐 IPA
/raʊθ/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('R0', 'RT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Routh in Braille

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

The name Routh in braille

How to sign the name Routh using Sign Language

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

The name Routh in sign language

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