Royer

Royer Meaning & Origin

About Royer
The surname Royer is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "roi," meaning "king." It is an occupational surname that was originally given to someone who worked in the service of a king or had a position of authority in the royal court. Over time, the surname Royer became hereditary and was passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Royer can be found worldwide, often with variations in spelling, and may or may not have a direct ancestral connection to royalty.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Royer: 11,279
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 3,203
  • Frequency per 100k people: 3.82

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RR
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R OY1 ER0
🌐 IPA
/rɔɪər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Royer in Braille

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

The name Royer in braille

How to sign the name Royer using Sign Language

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

The name Royer in sign language

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