Rose History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Rose

What does the name Rose mean?

Researchers have been unable to trace the origin of this Clan to before 1155, as the Clan apparently took no part in the ancient rebellion of the Moray Clans and therefore was not recorded as being transported by Malcolm IV (as many of their neighbors were).

However, the answer may lie with a knight named Ros, of Ros, near Caen, who accompanied William the Conqueror and was given lands in 1069 in Kent, England by the half brother of the Conqueror, Odo, Bishop of Bayeux. Those territories were either enlarged or acquired by a marriage to the heiress Mary Bosco.

The Boscos were a noble Norman family. During that period of unrest many noble families moved northwards in the train of Margaret, King Malcolm Ceanmore's second wife, to escape the ponderous rule of William. Because of the tightly knit family connections of the Rose and the Bosco families, the origin seems quite certain.

Early Origins of the Rose family

The surname Rose was first found in Nairn, in Kilravock County, Scotland. The family settled in this area in 1282, when Hugh Rose of Geddes married Mary, daughter of Sir Andrew de Bosco. Mary Bosco was the heiress of the Bissets of Lovat. Hugh Rose was the son of the Hugh Rose of Geddes who witnessed a Charter in Beauly prior to 1219 and is the first recorded Chief of the Clan. Hugh of Kilravock (the son) was one of the few who did not submit to King Edward I of England in 1296. His son, William, captured Invernairn Castle for Robert the Bruce in 1306. 1

Early History of the Rose family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rose research. Another 429 words (31 lines of text) covering the years 1390, 1460, 1474, 1492, 1562, 1598, 1634, 1647, 1675, 1679, 1684, 1689, 1704, 1715, 1720, 1744, 1745, 1758, 1759, 1762, 1771, 1775, 1782, 1790, 1792, 1793, 1795, 1796, 1797, 1800, 1801, 1809, 1816, 1817, 1818, 1827, 1828, 1834, 1835, 1841, 1843, 1845, 1848, 1851, 1855, 1858, 1860, 1863, 1872, 1873 and 1882 are included under the topic Early Rose History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Rose Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Rose, Roose, Ròs (Gaelic) and many more.

Early Notables of the Rose family

Arthur Rose (Ross) (1634-1704), a Scottish minister, Archbishop of St Andrews (1684-1689), Bishop of Argyll (1675-1679)
Alexander Rose (1647-1720) was a Scottish scholar, minister and bishop, Professor of Divinity at the University of Glasgow and Principal of St Mary's College, St Andrews
William Rose who was Grieve (manager) to Lord President Forbes, on whose estate the Battle of Culloden was fought. His wife helped twelve wounded Clansmen to her home. A party of government soldiers c...

Rose World Ranking

the United States, the name Rose is the 157^th most popular surname with an estimated 146,733 people with that name. 2 However, in Canada, the name Rose is ranked the 204^th most popular surname with an estimated 18,720 people with that name. 3 And in Quebec, Canada, the name Rose is the 964^th popular surname. 4 Newfoundland, Canada ranks Rose as 25^th with 711 people. 5 France ranks Rose as 476^th with 9,328 people. 6 Australia ranks Rose as 135^th with 20,389 people. 7 New Zealand ranks Rose as 166^th with 3,147 people. 8 The United Kingdom ranks Rose as 140^th with 35,884 people. 9

Migration of the Rose family to Ireland

Some of the Rose family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Rose migration to the United States +

Rose Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Mary, Samuel, and John Rose, who settled in Virginia in 1608
Miss Rebecca Rose, aged 30, who arrived in Virginia in 1619 aboard the ship "Mary Gold" 11
Mr. Robert Rose, aged 40, who landed in New England in 1634 aboard the ship "Francis" 11
Mrs. Margery Rose, aged 40, who landed in New England in 1634 aboard the ship "Francis" 11
Mr. John Rose, aged 15, who landed in New England in 1634 aboard the ship "Francis" 11
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Rose Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Peter and Johanna Rose, who sailed to New York in 1708
Cornelius Rose, who landed in Virginia in 1717 12
Peter Rodolf Rose, who settled in Georgia in 1734
Anna Catherina Rose, who arrived in Georgia in 1737 12
Richard Rose, who settled in Trepassey in 1753
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Rose Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Andreas Rose, who landed in America in 1832 12
Bernard Hendrik Rose, aged 28, who arrived in New Orleans, La in 1846 12
Aleita Rose, aged 27, who landed in New Orleans, La in 1846 12
Anna Rose, who landed in Texas in 1846 12
Carl Rose, who arrived in New York, NY in 1850 12
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Rose migration to Canada +

Rose Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century

Noel Rose, son of Nicolas and Jeanne, who married Marie Dumont, daughter of Michel and Isabelle, in Quebec on 7th January 1666 13

Rose Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Charles Rose, son of Noel and Marie, who married Marie Patenotre, daughter of Jean and Marie, in Quebec on 29th July 1704 13
John Rose, who settled in St. Mary's, Newfoundland in 1720 14
Nicolas Rose, son of Noel and Marie, who married Marie-Josephte Prudhomme, daughter of Pierre and Marie-Anne, in Montreal, Quebec on 1st February 1722 13
Charles-François Rose, son of Noel and Marie, who married Marie-Thérèse Dubeau, daughter of Laurent and Françoise-Paule, in Montreal, Quebec on 3rd November 1723 13
John Rose was a constable of Ferryland district, Newfoundland in 1730 14
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Rose Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

James Rose, aged 32, a smith, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Trial" in 1833
Margaret Rose, aged 25, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Trial" in 1833
David Rose, who landed in Canada in 1841

Rose migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia included the First Fleet and Second Fleet of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

First Fleet

Miss Mary Rose, (1769 - 1832), aged 18, British convict convicted in Lincolnshire, England in 1787, sentenced to 7 years for stealing, transported aboard the ship "Lady Juliana" leaving in 1789 arriving in New South Wales, Australia in 1790 10

Second Fleet

Mr. Joseph Rose, (d. 1792), British settler convicted in Essex, England in 1790, sentenced to 7 years for stealing, transported aboard the ship "William and Ann" leaving in 1790 arriving in New South Wales, Australia in 1791 11
Mr. Robert Rose, (d. 1792), British settler convicted in Essex, England in 1787, sentenced to 7 years for stealing, transported aboard the ship "Admiral Barrington" leaving in 1790 arriving in New South Wales, Australia in 1791 11

Following the First and Second Fleets, other convicts and early settlers arriving in Australia include:

Rose Settlers in Australia in the 18th Century

Mr. Thomas Rose, (b. 1773), aged 24, English convict who was convicted in Shropshire, England for life for breaking and entering, transported aboard the "Barwell" in September 1797, arriving in New South Wales, Australia, he died in 1829 15

Rose Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Mr. James Rose, British Convict who was convicted in Hampshire, England for life, transported aboard the "Coromandel" on 4th December 1803, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 16
Thomas Rose, English convict from Middlesex, who was transported aboard the "Ann" on August 1809, settling in New South Wales, Australia 17
Mr. Richard Rose, (b. 1782), aged 31, English sailor who was convicted in Winchester, Hampshire, England for life for an offence against the crown, transported aboard the "Earl Spencer" in May 1813, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 18
Mr. George Rose, English convict who was convicted in Warwickshire, England for life, transported aboard the "Fame" on 9th October 1816, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 19
Mr. William Rose, English convict who was convicted in Middlesex, England for life, transported aboard the "Fame" on 9th October 1816, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 19
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Rose migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Rose Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Mr. John Rose, Australian settler travelling from Port of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia on board the ship "David Owen" arriving in New Zealand in 1832 20
James Rose, aged 26, a blacksmith, who arrived in Nelson, New Zealand aboard the ship "Prince of Wales" in 1842
Deborah Rose, aged 28, who arrived in Nelson, New Zealand aboard the ship "Prince of Wales" in 1842
John Rose, who arrived in Nelson, New Zealand aboard the ship "Prince of Wales" in 1842
Mr. Edwin Rose, British settler referred to as the Parkhurst Boys travelling from London aboard the ship "Mandarin" arriving in Auckland, New Zealand on 14th November 1843, he had been taught trades and pardoned to live in New Zealand 20
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Contemporary Notables of the name Rose (post 1700) +

Alison Rose (1944-2025), American model, actress and writer,1985 began work as a receptionist at The New Yorker and later became a writer for the magazine's Talk of the Town section, in 2004, published the memoir Better than Sane: Tales from a Dangling Girl, which told of her life at The New Yorker, including numerous relationships with key writers, such as Harold Brodkey
Anthony M. Rose (1990-2013), American forest firefighter killed in the Yarnell Hill Fire, near Yarnell, Arizona, ignited by lightning on June 28, 2013; he was eulogized by Jake Picking in the film Only the Brave (2017)
Hilly Rose (1926-2017), American radio personality and a pioneer of the talk radio format
Marshall Rose (1937-2025), American real estate developer and philanthropist, founder of the Georgetown Company, which oversaw the renovation of Madison Square Garden and the construction of the IAC Building
Devorah Rose, born Deborah Denise Trachtenberg, American Editor-in-Chief of Social Life Magazine, television personality and entrepreneur
Pete Rose (1941-2024), American former Major League Baseball player and manager, known as Charlie Hustle
Amber Rose (b. 1983), born Amber Rose Levonchuck, an American model, rapper, television personality and model for the Louis Vuitton brand and a Ford Model, host of The Amber Rose Show, for VH1, and began host of the syndicated radio call-in program Loveline
Axl Rose (b. 1962), born William Bruce Rose Jr., an American musician, best known as the lead vocalist and lyricist of the hard rock band Guns N' Roses, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012
Charles Allen "Pat" Rose (1930-2022), American politician, Mayor of Chattanooga, Tennessee, from 1975 to 1983
... (Another 42 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Historic Events for the Rose family +

Bismarck

Kurt Rose (1921-1941), German Matrosengefreiter who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 21
Johannes Rose (1921-1941), German Matrose who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 22
Gerhard Rose (1921-1941), German Matrose who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 22
Herbert La Rose (1916-1941), German Bootsmaat who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 22
Miss. Katrina M. Rose (1970-1996), from Cleveland Heights, Ohio, USA, American passenger traveling with Sandra Hazelton flying aboard Flight TWA 800 from J.F.K. Airport, New York to Leonardo da Vinci Airport, Rome when the plane crashed after takeoff ; she died in the crash 22
... (Another 17 entries are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

The Rose Motto +

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: Constant and true

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