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

The surname Rozell was brought to England in the wake of the Norman Conquest of 1066. The name is derived from the Old French "Roc-el," a diminutive of "Rosce," which is itself derived from the Old French "rous," meaning "red." It is likely that the name was first bestowed as a nickname on someone with red hair or a red complexion.

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Spelling variations of this family name include: Rossell, Rossel, Rosel, Rosell, Rozel, Rozell and many more.

First found in at the time of the Norman Conquest, borne by Huges de Rozel. He was one of the benefactors of the Abbey of St. Etienne at Caen, founded by William the Conquerer. It was also borne by Patriz Rozel, a Knight Templar, in 1185.


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This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rozell research. Another 255 words(18 lines of text) covering the years 1182, 1195, 1214, 1740, and 1871 are included under the topic Early Rozell History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Another 31 words(2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Rozell Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Rozell Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century


  • Ashley B Rozell, who landed in Texas in 1835
  • S Rozell, who arrived in Texas in 1835

Rozell Settlers in the United States in the 20th Century


  • William R. Rozell, aged 22, who arrived at Ellis Island, in 1918
  • William Rozell, aged 23, who arrived at Ellis Island, in 1919

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