Rockenbach

Rockenbach is a British surname with German origins. The name is believed to have originated from the German words "rocken" meaning "to spin" and "bach" meaning "stream". This suggests that the name may have initially denoted someone who lived near a spinning mill by a stream. The surname Rockenbach is relatively rare and is primarily found in the United Kingdom.

Notable individuals with the surname Rockenbach are scarce, indicating that the name may be more common among private individuals rather than public figures. Like many surnames, the significance and history of Rockenbach may vary among different families bearing the name.

There are approximately 34 people named Rockenbach in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Rockenbach.

Region of origin: Europe

Country of origin: Germany

Language of origin: German

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • David
  • Michael
  • Richard

Female

  • Christine
  • Susan

Similar and related surnames

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