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![Show Contents]() Fosse History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Early Origins of the Fosse familyThe surname Fosse was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Amsterdam, an ancient 13th century town held by the Lords of Amstel. Giesebrecht II built a castle there. Geisbrecht III built the dam to keep out the sea. It is first mentioned in charters of 1275 when Floris IV, the count of Holland granted its charter. It became a city of great mercantile wealth. It hold great treasures of art. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family. Early History of the Fosse familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Fosse research. Another 132 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1536, 1577, 1584, 1603, 1612, 1618, 1629, 1649, 1651, 1667, 1689, 1701, 1720, 1794, 1800 and 1840 are included under the topic Early Fosse History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Fosse Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Vos, Vosch, Voshol, Voss, Vosse, Vossem, Fos, Föse, Foss, Fossa and many more. Early Notables of the Fosse familyFrom this era of Dutch history, those of this who distinguished themselves included Jan Jansz Vos (1612-1667), a Dutch playwright and poet; and Marten de Vos (c.1536-1603) and Cornelis de Vos (1584-1651) were noted Flemish painters of that era.
Isaac Vossius (1618-1689), was Canon of Windsor, and scholar, born at Leyden in 1618, the seventh child...
Another 54 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Fosse Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Fosse RankingIn France, the name Fosse is the 1,245th most popular surname with an estimated 4,513 people with that name. 1
 Fosse migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Fosse Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- John Fosse, who settled in Maryland in 1663
Fosse Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Jean Fosse, who arrived in Louisiana in 1719
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Fosse Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century- Jeanne Fosse, who settled in Quebec in 1670
| Contemporary Notables of the name Fosse (post 1700) | + |
- Raymond Earl "Ray" Fosse (1947-2021), American Major League Baseball catcher from 1967 to 1979 and television sports color commentator, two-time All-Star and won two Gold Glove Awards
- Bob Fosse (1927-1987), American theatre and film choreographer and director
- Ray Fosse, American baseball player
- Nicole Fosse, American dancer, daughter of Bob Fosse
- Louis Remy de la Fosse, French architect
- Jon Fosse, Norwegian writer
- Charles de La Fosse, French painter
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