Rot History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Rot is a proud symbol of ancient Jewish culture. Before the late Middle Ages, people were known only by a single name. However, as the population increased and travelers set out on their journeys, it became necessary for people to adopt a second name to identify themselves. Rot was a surname given to a person with red hair. Rot is a nickname surname, which belongs to the category of hereditary surnames. Occupational surnames were derived from the primary activity of the bearer. In the Middle Ages, people did not generally live off of the fruits of their labor in a particular job. Rather, they performed a specialized task, as well as farming, for subsistence. Other occupational names were derived from an object associated with a particular activity.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Rot Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Rot Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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