There are
1370
Rolphs in the USA
Rolph is the
19671st
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Rolph

SirRobert

Sir Robert William Barnes Rolph, 3rd Baronet was an English cricketer, businessman, and public servant.

FrankRolph

Frank A. Rolph was an American football player and coach.

HenryThompson

Henry Thompson Rolph was a U.S. Representative from California.

RolphGobits

Rolph Gobits is a former Dutch equestrian and Olympic champion.

FrancisWilliam

Francis William Rolph was a British composer and pianist.

AlexanderRolph

Alexander Rolph was an English cricketer.

GeorgeRolph

George Rolph was an Australian politician and trade unionist.

ArchieRolph

Archie Rolph is an English rugby union player.

FritzRolph

Fritz Rolph, also known as Friedrich Joseph Rolph, was a German Olympic fencer.

HenriettaInness-Brown

Henrietta Inness-Brown, née Rolph, was an American equestrienne.

Rolph Genealogy

OriginsThe name 'Rolph' is of English origin. It is derived from the Old Norse personal name 'Hrolfr', meaning 'fame-wolf' or 'renowned wolf'. The surname 'Rolph' likely originated as a patronymic, meaning it was originally used to indicate the son of a man named 'Rolph'.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Rolph' is most commonly found in England, particularly in the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk where the name has a long history. It is less common in other English-speaking countries such as the United States and Canada.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Rolph' include 'Roalph', 'Roff', and 'Rulf'.
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration patterns of people with the surname 'Rolph' are not well-documented. However, as the name is most commonly found in England, it is likely that any migration or immigration of people with the surname 'Rolph' would be closely tied to the history of England.