Roselle History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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• England

Etymology of Roselle

The surname Roselle 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.

Early Origins of the Roselle family

Early History of the Roselle family

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Roselle Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Roselle family

• Julia Roselle (c.1871), a well-known British actress

Migration of the Roselle 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.