Rosillo History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Spain

Noble surnames, such as Rosillo, evoke images of the ancient homeland of the Spanish people. The original bearer of the name Rosillo, which is a local surname, once lived, held land, or was born in the beautiful region of Spain. In Spain, hereditary surnames were adopted according to fairly general rules and during the late Middle Ages, names that were derived from localities became increasingly widespread. Local names originally denoted the proprietorship of the village or estate. The Rosillo family originally lived in a place where wild roses grew. The surname is derived from the Latin word rosa, which means rose. The family name Rosillo is also derived from the given name Rose.

Early Origins of the Rosillo family

The surname Rosillo was first found in Old Castile, in the mountains near Santander.

Early History of the Rosillo family

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Rosillo Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Ros, de Ros, Rosas, de Rosas, Rosa, de la Rosa, Rosal, del Rosal, Rosales, de Rosales, Rosete, Rosano, Rosana, Roso and many more.

Early Notables of the Rosillo family

Prominent among members of the family were seventeenth century Chilean historian Diego de Rosales, a Jesuit priest who defended the rights of the Indians; seventeenth century Spanish playwright Pedro Rosete; nineteenth century Argentinian military officer Leonardo Rosales; nineteenth century Spanish painter Eduardo...
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Rosillo migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Rosillo Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Rafael Rosillo, aged 15, who landed in America, in 1896

Rosillo Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Angeles Rosillo, aged 19, who settled in America from Madrid Spain, in 1908
F.A. Rosillo, aged 65, who immigrated to the United States from Madrid Spain, in 1908
Fermin Rosillo, aged 27, who settled in America from Madrid Spain, in 1908
Domingo Rosillo, aged 35, who landed in America from Havana, Cuba, in 1916
Salustiano Rosillo, aged 16, who immigrated to America from Barcelona, Spain, in 1916
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Contemporary Notables of the name Rosillo (post 1700) +

Joaquina Rosillo (b. 1993), team handball player from Uruguay
Brigadier General Antonio Canales Rosillo (1802-1852), Mexican politician, surveyor, and military officer