The surname Rozelle 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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Early Origins of the Rozelle family
The surname Rozelle was first found in Lancashire at Rossall, near Fleetwood. The village dates back to the Domesday Book where it was listed as Rushdale. The first record of the surname was 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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Early History of the Rozelle family
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Rozelle Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Rossell, Rossel, Rosel, Rosell, Rozel, Rozell and many more.
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Early Notables of the Rozelle family
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Migration of the Rozelle family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Elizabeth Rossell, who immigrated to Virginia in 1652; George Rossell, who came to Maryland in 1659; Francis Rossel, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1683.
Contemporary Notables of the name Rozelle (post 1700)
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Alvin Ray "Pete" Rozelle (1926-1996), popular American football executive who served as NFL commissioner from 1960
Rozelle Claxton (1913-1995), American jazz pianist
Rozelle Boyd, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Indiana, 1972 1
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