ROLES
Roles
Roles is a British surname of English origin. The name is derived from the medieval personal name "Rolf", a diminutive of "Hrodwulf", meaning "renowned wolf". The surname Roles is recorded in various spellings including Rolfe, Rolfs, Rolph, Roll, and Rolles.
The earliest recorded instance of the surname Roles dates back to the 12th century in England during the reign of King Stephen. The Roles family has been documented in various regions throughout Britain, including Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Norfolk, and Sussex.
The Roles surname has been borne by notable individuals throughout history, including artists, musicians, politicians, and academics. One of the most famous bearers of the surname is the English actor Sir Mark Rylance, whose ancestors were known by the surname Roles.
The name Roles continues to be found in contemporary Britain among individuals with ancestral ties to the original bearers of the surname. The family name has retained its significance and heritage over the centuries, making it a notable part of British genealogy and history.
Typical given names associated with the Roles surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Brian
- Daniel
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Matthew
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- William
Female
- Amanda
- Carol
- Christine
- Claire
- Deborah
- Elizabeth
- Jacqueline
- Julie
- Pauline
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
- Valerie
Similar and related surnames
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There are approximately 914 people named Roles in the UK. That makes it roughly the 7,906th most common surname in Britain. Around 14 in a million people in Britain are named Roles.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Famous people named Roles
- Natalie Roles - Actress
- Philippa Roles - Athlete (1978 to 2017)
- Albie Roles - Football player (1921 to 2012)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.