About Woodroof
The surname Woodroof is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "wudu" meaning "wood" and "rōf" meaning "roof." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked with wood or had a connection to the timber industry. The name may have also been given to someone who lived near a prominent wooded area or had a house with a wooden roof. Overall, the surname Woodroof signifies an association with wood or the timber trade.
The surname Woodroof is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Woodroof 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 Woodroof is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Woodroof in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Woodroof using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.