About Rowsey
The surname Rowsey is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "rūh" meaning "rough" or "rugged" and the word "sē" meaning "sea." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Rowsey can be interpreted as "dweller by the rough sea" or "one who comes from a place near the rugged coast." It is likely that the surname originated as a locational name for someone who lived near a rough or rocky coastline in England.
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The surname Rowsey is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rowsey 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 Rowsey in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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