Roantree History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England
Ireland

The Roantree surname comes from the Middle English word "rown" and the Old English word "tree;" meaning together, a "rowan tree." Thus the first to bear the name likely lived near such a tree. 1

Early Origins of the Roantree family

The surname Roantree was first found in Yorkshire where some of the earliest records of the name include: William Rowentree, Yorkshire who was listed in the Deposition from York Castle; and Ralph Roentree, Yorkshire who was listed in the Remains of Dean Granville. 1 Robert Rountre was listed in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire in 1301. 2

The famous English confectionery business Rowntree's is based in York and was founded in 1862 by Henry Isaac Rowntree (1837-1883.)

Early History of the Roantree family

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Roantree Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Rowntree, Rountree, Rowantree and others.

Early Notables of the Roantree family

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Migration of the Roantree family to Ireland

Some of the Roantree family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 121 words (9 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Roantree migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Roantree Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Thomas H. Roantree, aged 56, originally from Middleham, Scotland, arrived in New York in 1904 aboard the ship "Numidian" from Glasgow, Scotland 3
William Roantree, aged 24, originally from Cavan, Ireland, arrived in New York in 1907 aboard the ship "Caledonia" from Londonderry, Ireland 3
Joseph Roantree, aged 40, originally from Newbridge, Ireland, arrived in New York in 1911 aboard the ship "Baltic" from Liverpool, England 3
W. Roantree, aged 23, arrived in New York City, New York in 1920 aboard the ship "West Calumb" from Gibraltar, Spain 3
Annie Phyllis Roantree, aged 21, originally from Dublin, Ireland, arrived in New York in 1924 aboard the ship "Laconia" from Liverpool, England 3

Contemporary Notables of the name Roantree (post 1700) +

William J. Roantree, American inventor who received a US patent for the "Differential Roller Nut" in 1968
James S. Roantree (1835-1873), Irish-born, American sergeant in the United States Marine Corps during the American Civil War who received the Medal of Honor for bravery
Mark Roantree, Irish researcher at the School of Computing, Dublin City University
Jackie Mulvey Roantree, Irish actress, known for Eleven Stories (1991)and Hard Shoulder (1990)
Jackie Roantree, Irish actress, known for Murdair Mhám Trasna (2018)
Ray Roantree, Irish two-time Irish Film and Television Award winning editor, known for Fallout (2006-), Trouble with Sex (2005), and True Lives (1998-)
Sean Roantree (b. 1965), Irish actor, known for BBC Play of the Month, Man of Straw (1972) and Play for Today (1970)
Myles Roantree, Australian head coach of the Australia women's national under-18 volleyball team
Kevin Roantree O'Shiel (1891-1970), Irish politician and civil servant who was involved in drawing up the Constitution of Ireland and liaised with the League of Nations

Citations +

Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result