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Rõuk

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Aun
Origin
Language(s)Estonian
Meaninga type of traditional stack made for the collection and drying of hay, cereals, or straw[1]
Region of originEstonia
Other names
Related namesAun, Hakk, Naber

Rõuk is an Estonian surname derived from rõuk, a type of traditional stack made for the collection and drying of hay, cereals, or straw, often made with a wooden frame.[1]

As of 1 January 2021, 99 men and 111 women have the surname Rõuk in Estonia. Rõuk ranks 828th for men and 750th for women in the distribution of surnames in Estonia.[2] The surname Rõuk is the most common in Järva County, where 5.02 per 10,000 inhabitants of the county bear the surname.[2] Notable people bearing the surname Rõuk include:

References

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  1. ^ a b "Rõuk". Eesti keele seletav sõnaraamat (in Estonian). 2009. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
  2. ^ a b Nimede statistika. Rõuk. 1 January 2021. Retrieved 8 December 2021.