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Type Surname (from location)
Usage Dutch
Pronounced Pron. [vɑn ˈroːi.ən]  [key·simplify]
Other Forms FormsVan Rooyen (Afrikaans)

Meaning & History

Derived from any of several places named using the suffix rooien, denoting an area cleared of trees.
Added 10/19/2024 by jocatchi