About Rowntree
The surname Rowntree is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "rowan" meaning "rowan tree" and "treow" meaning "tree." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a rowan tree or a habitational surname for someone who lived near a place named after the rowan tree. The rowan tree is associated with protection and was believed to ward off evil spirits, making the surname Rowntree possibly indicative of a family living in a place with rowan trees or someone who had a connection to the tree's symbolism.
The surname Rowntree is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rowntree based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Rowntree in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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