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Roosevelt
ROH-zuh-vehlt
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An American surname of Dutch origin, borne by the family that produced U.S. presidents Theodore and Franklin D. Roosevelt.
"Franklin D. Roosevelt led the United States through the Great Depression and World War II."
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Etymology
From a Dutch farm name, either Rozenveld or Ruiseveld, from Middle Dutch elements meaning "rose field" or "rush field".