Show ContentsRosin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The German state of Silesia is the glorious birthplace of the distinguished surname Rosin. In the medieval era, Germany was fragmented and inhabited by numerous barbarian tribes, who fought amongst themselves for control of the land. The ancient dukedom of Silesia derived its name from the Germanic tribe named the Silingers, who occupied Silesia between the 2nd and 6th centuries.

Early Origins of the Rosin family

The surname Rosin was first found in Silesia, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation.

Early History of the Rosin family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rosin research. Another 203 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1260, 1546, 1561, 1697 and 1802 are included under the topic Early Rosin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Rosin Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Rosen, Rosin, Rosing, Rossen, Rozen, Rozin, Roosen, Roesin, Roessen, Roezen, Roezin, Roesler, Roessler, Rosler, Roseler and many more.

Early Notables of the Rosin family

Another 37 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Rosin Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Rosin Ranking

In the United States, the name Rosin is the 13,419th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1


United States Rosin migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Rosin Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Umbert Rosin, who settled in New York in 1710
  • Umbert Rosin, aged 45, who landed in New York in 1710 2
Rosin Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Pehr Olof Rosin, aged 23, who landed in New York in 1843 2
  • Th Rosin, who arrived in New York in 1850 2
  • Frederick Rosin, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1879 2

Australia Rosin migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Rosin Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Margaret A. Rosin, aged 17, a servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1854 aboard the ship "Pestonjee Bomanjee" 3

Contemporary Notables of the name Rosin (post 1700) +

  • Charles Scott Rosin (b. 1952), American two-time Golden Globe nominated screenwriter and producer
  • Carol Sue Rosin (b. 1944), American educator, author, leading aerospace executive
  • Daniel Rosin (b. 1980), German footballer
  • David Rosin (1823-1894), German Jewish theologian


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
  2. 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)
  3. South Australian Register Wednesday 15th March 1854. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) Pestonjee Bomanjee 1854. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/hyderabad1854.shtml


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