| ![Show Contents]() Roman History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of RomanWhat does the name Roman mean? The surname Roman is derived from the Latin name Romaeus and the Greek name Romaios, which refer to a person who was born in the Roman Empire. In later years, this personal name was adopted by those who were Roman or an Italian. This name became popular in both Western and Eastern Europe because it was borne by several early saints including a 7th century Bishop of Rouen. Roman Rankingthe United States, the name Roman is the 515th most popular surname with an estimated 57,201 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Roman is ranked the 1,105th most popular surname with an estimated 4,924 people with that name. 2
| Roman migration to the United States | + |
Roman Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Susan Roman, who arrived in Maryland in 1671 4
Roman Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Romain Roman, aged 26, who arrived in Louisiana in 1719 4
Roman Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Miguel Roman, who landed in Puerto Rico in 1804 4
- Lorenzo Roman, who arrived in New Orleans, La in 1813 4
- Martin Roman, who landed in America in 1813 4
- Batiste Roman, who landed in New Orleans, La in 1813 4
- Pero Roman, who landed in America in 1827 4
- ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
| Roman migration to Canada | + |
Roman Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century- Adam Roman, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1750
- John Roman, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1750
| Roman migration to Australia | + |
Emigration to Australia included the Third Fleet of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Third Fleet - Mr. Andrew Roman, (Knowland), (b. 1754), aged 33, English settler convicted in London on 10th September 1783, sentenced for 7 years for impersenation, transported aboard the ship "Friendship" leaving in 1787 arriving in New South Wales, Australia in 1788 3
| Contemporary Notables of the name Roman (post 1700) | + |
- Lulu Roman (1947-2025), born Bertha Louise Hable, an American comedian and gospel singer, best known for her work on Hee Haw
- Freddie Roman (1937-2022), born Fred Kirschenbaum, an American stand-up comedian, best known for his frequent appearances at "Borscht Belt" hotels
- Tony San Roman, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate in primary for Texas State House of Representatives, 2002 (77th District), 2012 (75th District)
- Twyla Roman, American Republican member of the Ohio House of Representatives
- Brian P. Roman, American astronomer
- Juan Antonio Román Castillo (1942-2025), Spanish footballer
- Mercedes Román Casillas (1945-2024), Mexican athlete who competed in the women's 4 × 100 metres relay, long jump, and pentathlon at the 1968 Summer Olympics
- L'ubomír Roman (1944-2022), Slovak politician, Member of the Christian Democratic Movement, he served as Minister of Culture from March to December 1994
- Dan Mihai Roman (b. 1985), Romanian football striker
- ... (Another 4 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
| Historic Events for the Roman family | + |
- Mr. Petra Roman (1884-1914), Romanian Third Class Passenger from Temesvár, Romania who was traveling aboard the Empress of Ireland and died in the sinking 5
| Suggested Readings for the name Roman | + |
- Pioneer Families by Becky Hardin.
- "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
- http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
- Convict Records of Australia. Retrieved 4th February 2021 from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships
- 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)
- Commemoration Empress of Ireland 2014. (Retrieved 2014, June 17) . Retrieved from http://www.empress2014.ca/seclangen/listepsc1.html
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