ROOF
Roof
Roof is a British surname with origins dating back to medieval times. The surname likely derived from the Old English word "hrof", meaning "roof," and was possibly used as a topographical name for someone who lived by a distinctive roof-like structure or a person who made roofs.
The Roof surname is found across various regions of England, with concentrations particularly in the southern counties. Over time, different branches of the Roof family may have adopted variations in spelling, such as Rooftree or Roofer.
Notable individuals bearing the Roof surname have made significant contributions to various fields, including academia, business, the arts, and other aspects of British society. The surname Roof continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining its distinctive place in the tapestry of British surnames.
There are approximately 81 people named Roof in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Roof.