Roush History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsRoush is a name of ancient Anglo-Saxon origin and comes from the family once having lived near a clump of rushes. The surname Roush comes from the Old English word rush, which had the same meaning. Thus, bearers of the surname Roush lived near a marsh, which was noted for its rushes. Early Origins of the Roush familyThe surname Roush was first found in Suffolk where they held a family seat from early times and their first records appeared on the early census rolls taken by the early Kings of Britain to determine the rate of taxation of their subjects. Early History of the Roush familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Roush research. Another 73 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1533, 1537, 1577, 1745, 1756, 1813, 1833 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Roush History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Roush Spelling VariationsSound was what guided spelling in the essentially pre-literate Middle Ages, so one person's name was often recorded under several variations during a single lifetime. Also, before the advent of the printing press and the first dictionaries, the English language was not standardized. Therefore, spelling variations were common, even among the names of the most literate people. Known variations of the Roush family name include Rush, Rushe and others. Early Notables of the Roush familyNotables of the family at this time include Anthony Rush (1537-1577), English divine, Dean of Chichester, was apparently son and heir of Arthur Rush of Sudborne, Suffolk, and grandson of Sir Thomas Rush of that place, who was knighted in 1533 for his services to Henry VIII... Roush RankingIn the United States, the name Roush is the 2,794th most popular surname with an estimated 9,948 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Roush family to IrelandSome of the Roush family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
For political, religious, and economic reasons, thousands of English families boarded ships for Ireland, Canada, the America colonies, and many of smaller tropical colonies in the hope of finding better lives abroad. Although the passage on the cramped, dank ships caused many to arrive in the New World diseased and starving, those families that survived the trip often went on to make valuable contributions to those new societies to which they arrived. Early immigrants bearing the Roush surname or a spelling variation of the name include: Roush Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Roush Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Roush Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
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: Un Dieu Motto Translation: One God.
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