The name Rolant is from that ancient region of France known as Brittany. This particular name is derived from the old Germanic personal name Hrodlant, which is composed of the Old German elements hrod, meaning fame or victory, and lant, meaning land or territory.
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Early Origins of the Rolant family
The surname Rolant was first found in Brittany, where the family has held a family seat since ancient times.
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Early History of the Rolant family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rolant research. Another 310 words (22 lines of text) covering the years 1268, 1510, 1642, 1678, 1786 and 1867 are included under the topic Early Rolant History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Rolant Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Rolland, Roland, Rollan, Rolan, Rolend, Rollend, Rollen, Rauland, Raulend, Rolain, Rollain, Raullen, Raullan, Raulan, Rolands, Rollands, Roling and many more.
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Early Notables of the Rolant family
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Migration of the Rolant family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Joseph Rolland, who settled in Louisiana in 1756; Jacques Rolland, aged 18; settled in Louisiana in 1719; John Rolland settled in Virginia in 1653; Francis Roland settled in Virginia in 1656.
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