Rosendal Surname History

Origins Available:
England

In ancient Anglo-Saxon England, the ancestors of the Rosendal surname lived in the village of Rosindale near Clitheroe in the county of Lancashire. The surname was originally derived from two elements, rosen meaning roses and dahl referring to a valley. In this case the original bearers of the surname lived in a valley full of roses.

Early Origins of the Rosendal family

The surname Rosendal was first found in Lancashire where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the census rolls taken by the ancient Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects.

Early History of the Rosendal family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rosendal research. Another 73 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1250 is included under the topic Early Rosendal History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Rosendal Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Rosendal are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. The variations of the name Rosendal include: Rosindale, Rosendale, Rosedale, Rosedell, Rosdell and many more.

Early Notables of the Rosendal family

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Rosendal migration to the United States +

Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Rosendal or a variant listed above:

Rosendal Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Frederick and Maria Rosendal, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1806
Frederick Rosendal, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1806 1
Maria Rosendal, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1806 1

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)