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Where did the Scottish Rome family come from? What is the Scottish Rome family crest and coat of arms? When did the Rome family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Rome family history?

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Spelling variations of this family name include: Rome, Room, Rooms, Roome, Roomes and others.

First found in Dumfriesshire, where they held a family seat some say from about the 12th century. Seated at Gretna, they early became friends and allies of the great Clan Johnston and later as the numbers of the Clan diminished they held under them for protection. Nevertheless, the Roomes were a Clan in their own right and had a chief. They were registered in Scottish Parliament as a clan in 1597 and responsible for the defense of Annandale, against the English.


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This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rome research. Another 173 words(12 lines of text) covering the years 1603, 1638, 1770, and 1780 are included under the topic Early Rome History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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More information is included under the topic Early Rome Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Rome Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century


  • Nicholas Rome arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1750
  • Nickolas Rome, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1750

Rome Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century


  • Ann Rome, who landed in New York in 1822
  • George Rome, who landed in New York in 1822
  • Jane Rome, who arrived in New York in 1822
  • John Rome, who landed in New York in 1822
  • Joseph Rome, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pa in 1838


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  • Harold Rome (1908-1993), American composer, lyricist, and writer for musical theater
  • James Phillip "Jim" Rome (b. 1964), American sports radio talk show host
  • Richie Rome, born Richard V. Di Cicco, American conductor and producer
  • Sydne Rome (b. 1951), American actress


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The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Pungit sed placit
Motto Translation: It is painful, but pleasing

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  5. Catholic Directory For Scotland. Glasgow: Burns Publications. Print.
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  7. Burke, Sir Bernard. Genealogical and Heraldic History of the Peerage and Baronetage, The Privy Council, Knightage and Compainonage. London: Burke Publishing, 1921. Print.
  8. Markale, J. Celtic Civilization. London: Gordon & Cremonesi, 1976. Print.
  9. Innes, Thomas and Learney. Socts Heraldry A Practical Handbook on the Historical Principles and Modern Application of the Art of Science. London: Oliver and Boyd, 1934. Print.
  10. Fulton, Alexander. Scotland and Her Tartans: The Romantic Heritage of the Scottish Clans and Families. Godalming: Bramley, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-86283-880-0).
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The Rome Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Rome Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.

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