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Roth is a surname of German origin, meaning red or ruddy. It derives from Middle High German ro(t) or rot, used as a nickname for someone with red hair or a ruddy complexion, and also as a toponymic name for people from places named with the same element.

The name is widespread in German-speaking regions and is common among Ashkenazi Jewish families, reflecting historical

A municipality named Roth exists in Bavaria, Germany; there are several other geographic uses, including historic

In the United States, the Roth IRA is a tax-advantaged retirement account named after Senator William V.

The name appears in various fields, with notable individuals in arts, science, sports, and politics bearing

naming
practices
that
adopted
German-language
surnames.
districts
and
neighborhoods,
in
German-speaking
areas.
Roth
Jr.,
introduced
in
1997.
the
surname.