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![Show Contents]() Rosson History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The name Rosson is derived from the Italian word "Rosso," which comes from the Latin words "Rubius and Rossius," which mean "red." As a surname, Rosson was originally a nickname for a person with red hair or a reddish complexion. Nickname surnames usually reflected the physical characteristics or attributes of the first person that used the name. Although the most common type of family name found in Tuscany is the patronymic surname, which is derived from the father's given name, the nickname type of surname is also frequently found. Early Origins of the Rosson familyThe surname Rosson was first found in the cites of Trento, Udine, Vicenza, Venice, Savigliano, Pisa, Ravenna, and Rome. Some of the family migrated as far south as Sicily. This southern branch of the family descended from Count Ugone Rosso of Sicily, whose ancestors were Normans. Early History of the Rosson familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rosson research. Another 30 words (2 lines of text) covering the years 1176, 1197, 1204, 1325, 1439, 1507, 1564, 1602, 1656, 1659, 1715 and 1783 are included under the topic Early Rosson History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Rosson Spelling VariationsItalian surnames come in far more variations than the names of most other nationalities. Regional traditions and dialects are a decisive factor in this characteristic. For example, northern names tend to end in "o", while southern in "i". Also important, but not unique to Italy, was the fact that before dictionaries and the printing press most scribes simply spelled words according to their sounds. The predictable result was an enormous number of spelling variations. The recorded spellings of Rosson include Rosso, Rossa, Rossi, Del Rosso, De Rossi, De Russi, Lo Russo, Lorusso, La Russa, Larussa, Rosselli, Rossello, Rossellini, Ruggiu, Ruiu, Ruju, Rubiu, Rossillo, Rossetto, Rossit, Rossini, Rossitti, Rossitto, Rossotto, Russotti, Russello, Russetti, Russino, Russiani, Rossoni, Rossetti, Roussini, Rosselino, Rossato, Della Rossa, DeRossi, De Rubeis, Russo and many more. Early Notables of the Rosson familyProminent among members of the family was Jacoppi Rossi in 1176, Gherardo Rossi in 1197 and Beringhieri Rossi in 1204; in 1325, Fidello del Rosso was prior at St. Piero; Giambattista Rossi vicar of Ordine in 1564; Lorenzo Rossi, professor of philosophy at the University of Ferrara in the 17th century; Cosimo Rosselli (1439-1507), an Italian painter of the Quattrocento, active mainly in his birthplace of Florence; Michelangelo Rossi (Michel Angelo del Violino) (ca. 1602-1656), an important Italian composer, violinist and organist...
Another 81 words (6 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Rosson Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Rosson RankingIn the United States, the name Rosson is the 10,431st most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Rosson familyIn the immigration and passenger lists a number of early immigrants bearing the name Rosson were found: Armando Rossi, who sailed to New York in 1884; Catharine Rossi, who arrived in New York in 1844; and Theodore Rossi who arrived in New York in 1852. Others sailed to Pennsylvania, including Giovanni Rossi arrived in 1896.
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- Mary Beth Rosson, American Professor at the Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology
- General William Bradford Rosson (1918-2004), American Commander of the U.S. Army, Pacific from October 1970 to January 1973
- Richard Rosson (1893-1953), American film director and actor, brother of Helene Rosson
- Harold "Hal" Rosson (1895-1988), American five-time Academy Award nominated cinematographer
- Arthur Rosson (1886-1960), English-born, American director, brother of cinematographer Hal Rosson
- Queenie Rosson (1889-1978), American silent film actress who starred in 20 silent films
- Helene M Rosson (1897-1985), American silent film actress who starred in 37 films
- R. L. Rosson, American politician, Mayor of Phoenix, Arizona, 1895-96 2
- Peggy Rosson, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for Texas State Senate 29th District 2
- Richard Rosson, British balloon artist, retired contortionist, actor and yoga teacher who used the stage name Rubber Ritchie
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