Rose Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Rose name began, what it means, and where it was first recorded.
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Origin of the Rose name
Rose has several origins. It can come from the flower, for someone who lived at a house with a rose sign or who grew roses, or from the medieval women's name Rose, so it began as a mother's name. In Scotland the Roses of Kilravock near Nairn held their lands from the 13th century. The German and Jewish name Rose also often became Rose in English-speaking countries.
Our historical archives hold much more on the Rose name: dates, names and records of early bearers.
This overview covers the Rose name in England & Scotland. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Australia and Canada; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Rose name FAQ
What does the Rose name mean?
Rose; from the woman's name Rose. Common variants include Rowse, Rosse, Royse.
Where does the Rose surname come from?
It originates in England & Scotland, and is also found in the United States, Australia and Canada.
Is there a Rose coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Rose crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Rose coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; George F. Black, The Surnames of Scotland (New York Public Library, 1946); Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).