Meaning and background
The story behind Rome
Rome has several surname histories. English forms can refer to the Italian city or a person's connection with it, while American forms may alter German Rommel under French influence. The dictionary also gives Sicilian Romeo and a probable Slovenian personal-name shortening. A dog owner may intend the city, but a family tribute could follow a different route; the modern spelling should not erase those independent histories.
- Origin
- Surname with English geographical, Americanized German, Sicilian and probable Slovenian personal-name routes. Source
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