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![Show Contents]() Rossouw History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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From the historical and enchanting region of France emerged a multitude of noble families, including the distinguished Rossouw family. Originally, the French people were known only by a single name. The process by which hereditary surnames were adopted in France is extremely interesting. Surnames evolved during the Middle Ages when people began to assume an extra name to avoid confusion and to further identify themselves. Often they adopted names that were derived from nicknames. Nickname surnames were derived from an eke-name, or added name. They usually reflected the physical characteristics or attributes of the first person that used the name. The name Rossouw is a nickname type of surname for a person with red hair or a ruddy complexion. Tracing the origin of the name further, we found the name Rossouw was originally derived from the Old French word rous, meaning red. Early Origins of the Rossouw familyThe surname Rossouw was first found in Bourgogne, where the family held a family seat since ancient times. Early History of the Rossouw familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rossouw research. Another 265 words (19 lines of text) covering the years 1662, 1671, 1728 and 1871 are included under the topic Early Rossouw History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Rossouw Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Rousseau, Rouseau, Rosseau, Rouseault, Roussault, Rouseult, Rosault, Rosseault, Rousult, DeRousseau, Derousseau, de Rousseau, De Rousault, de Rousault, Derousult, DeRouseau, de Rouseau, De Rouseau, LeRousseau, le Rousseau, Lerousseau, Aurousseau and many more. Early Notables of the Rossouw familyMore information is included under the topic Early Rossouw Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Rossouw RankingIn South Africa, the name Rossouw is the 229th most popular surname with an estimated 29,419 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Rossouw familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Pierre Rousseau aged 34 arrived in New Orleans in 1823; Mr. Rousseau arrived in Carolina in 1679 with his wife and 6 children; John Peter Rousseau arrived in Philidelphia in 1803.
| Contemporary Notables of the name Rossouw (post 1700) | + |
- Neil Rossouw (b. 1976), Namibian cricketer
- Jacques Rossouw (b. 1943), South African-born physician who heads the Women's Health Initiative
- Pieter Willem Gabriel Rossouw (b. 1971), former South African rugby player and current coach
- Daniel Jacobus "Danie" Rossouw (b. 1978), South African rugby union footballer
- Christiaan le Cordier "Chris" Rossouw (b. 1969), retired South African rugby union player
- Chris Rossouw (b. 1976), South African rugby union player, Member of the South Africa national rugby union team
- Rilee Roscoe Rossouw (b. 1989), South African cricketer who plays for the Knights and Free State
- Jéan Rossouw (b. 1988), South African rugby union player, currently playing with the SWD Eagles
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Non me frustra laedes
Motto Translation: Do not harm me without reason
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