Rowles

Rowles Meaning & Origin

About Rowles
The surname Rowles is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Rolf" or "Rolph," which itself is derived from the Old Norse name "Hrolfr." The name Rowles signifies "fame-wolf" or "renowned wolf," with "wolf" representing a symbol of strength and power. It is likely that the surname Rowles was originally a nickname given to someone who possessed these qualities or had a connection to wolves. Over time, the name has evolved into its current form and is now a relatively uncommon surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rowles: 3,286
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,846
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.11

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
RLS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
RA
πŸ”Š Soundex
R0402
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
R OW1 L Z
🌐 IPA
/roʊlz/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('RLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rowles in Braille

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

The name Rowles in braille

How to sign the name Rowles using Sign Language

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

The name Rowles in sign language

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