Roca

Roca is a term of Spanish and Portuguese origin meaning rock or stone. It is used as a common noun in those languages and appears in toponymy and personal names.

In geography, General Roca is a city in Río Negro Province, Argentina, in Patagonia. It is the seat of the General Roca Department and a center for agriculture, logistics, and regional commerce. The name Roca also appears in other place names in Spanish-speaking regions, often reflecting local rock formations or geological features.

Roca Group is a multinational company based in Spain that designs, manufactures, and markets bathroom products, sanitaryware, and fittings. It operates worldwide with production facilities, showrooms, and a portfolio of brands, and is among the leading players in the global sanitaryware market.

In linguistic and everyday use, roca is the Spanish word for rock, used in geology and related fields as well as in phrases referring to geological materials.

Roca is also a surname of Spanish origin. It is borne by individuals in various countries and fields, including politics, the arts, and science. The name appears in biographical entries and historical records across the Spanish-speaking world.