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![Show Contents]() Rosebach History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 Germany
The name Rosebach comes from the Rhineland, an ancient region of Germany. In pre-medieval times, the Germans used only one name, but later they were forced by a growing population to adopt hereditary surnames; so as to remain distinct from the many others of the same first name. Local names were often chosen. They originally indicated land ownership, and frequently carried the prefix von, meaning "of" or "from," which is often taken as an indication of aristocratic lineage. Rosebach was a name for some one lived beside roses by a stream. Rosebach is a topographic surname, which was given to a person who resided near a physical feature such as a hill, stream, church, or type of tree. Habitation names form the other broad category of surnames that were derived from place-names. They were derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads. Other local names are derived from the names of houses, manors, estates, regions, and entire counties. Early Origins of the Rosebach familyThe surname Rosebach was first found in the Rhineland, where the name could be considered to make a great early contribution to the feudal society which became the backbone of early development of Europe. The name became prominent in local affairs and branched into many houses which played important roles in the savage tribal and national conflicts, with each group seeking power and status in an ever changing territorial profile. Early History of the Rosebach familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rosebach research. Another 143 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1369, 1502, 1637, 1643 and 1675 are included under the topic Early Rosebach History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Rosebach Spelling VariationsMany cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Rosebach include Rosenbach, Rosbach, Roesbach, Rosebach, Rosenback, Rosback, Roesback, Roseback, Rosenbacher, Rosenbacker, Rosenbecker, Rosenbecher, Rosenbech and many more. Early Notables of the Rosebach familyMore information is included under the topic Early Rosebach Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Rosebach migration to the United States | + |
Between the 17th and 20th centuries, hundreds of thousands of Europeans came to North America, and many Rhinelanders were among them. They had many various reasons for making the choice: to escape poverty and persecution, for adventure, and for the opportunity to own their own land. Ellis Island, one of the main American immigration centers, saw many settlers as they moved on to the states of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, and New York. In Canada, they found homes in Ontario, and on the great plains of the Midwestern provinces. The Rosebach were among of the early German families that came to North America:
Rosebach Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Peter Rosebach, who sailed to Philadelphia in 1754
Rosebach Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Joseph Rosebach, who landed in Philadelphia in 1860
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Rosebach migration to the United States 
