TheNameDBRover
OccupationalMeaning
A wanderer, vagrant, or someone who roams.
Etymology
Derived from the Middle English word 'rover' meaning wanderer or vagrant, originally used as a nickname for someone who traveled or roamed. The term may also relate to occupational use for a pirate or raider.
About the Rover Surname
An English occupational or descriptive surname referring to a wanderer or vagrant. It remains relatively uncommon as a surname in modern times.
Distribution
Found in English-speaking countries, particularly England and North America.
Notable Bearers
Unknown