Definition: The Ross surname has Gaelic origins and, depending upon the origin of the family, could have several different meanings. 1) From "ros," a peninsula, isthmus, or promontory; signifying someone who lived on a headland. 2) From "rhos," Welsh for "moor or bog"; signifying someone who lived near a moor. 3) From "rose" and "rosh," signifying a valley or dale between hills. 4)A descriptive name from the Middle English "rous," meaning "red-haired." 5) From the district of Ross, in Scotland.
Surname Origin:
English, Scottish
Alternate Surname Spellings:
Rosse
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Common Surname Search Tips
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ROSS Family Genealogy Forum
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ROSS Family Trees on the Web
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ROSS Surname Mailing List
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Electric Scotland - Clan Ross
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RootsWeb - Ross Family Message Board
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Cousin Connect - ROSS Genealogy Queries
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