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We don't have any stats on how common this name is. This is probably because it's very rare in the UK.

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The Roof surname in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

Probably the same as Reeve, an officer or steward. Ruf, German, reputation, famous, renowned.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.

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