Rosa Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Rosa name began, what it means, and where it was first recorded.
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Origin of the Rosa name
Rosa comes from the personal name Rosa, "rose", given in the Middle Ages to girls, so the surname often began as a mother's name, and also used as an affectionate name for boys. In some families it is topographic, from a place named Rosa or a house marked by a rose. The flower was a symbol of the Virgin Mary. The name is widespread throughout Italy.
Our historical archives hold much more on the Rosa name: dates, names and records of early bearers.
This overview covers the Rosa name in Italy. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as the United States, Brazil and Argentina; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Rosa name FAQ
What does the Rosa name mean?
Rose. Common variants include Rosi, Della Rosa, De Rosa.
Where does the Rosa surname come from?
It originates in Italy, and is also found in the United States, Brazil and Argentina.
Is there a Rosa coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Rosa crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Rosa coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: De Felice, Dizionario dei cognomi italiani; Caffarelli & Marcato, I cognomi d'Italia; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).