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The ancient and distinguished surname Rose is derived from the Middle High German word "rose," meaning "a rose." The name may have been first borne by someone who lived near a rose garden, or by someone who lived in a house bearing the sign of the rose. Alternatively, the name may be of nickname origin, referring to someone with a "rosy" complexion. The surname is common in many European countries, including England, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands, as well as Germany, and can be found under a large number of spelling variations.

Early Origins of the Rose family

The surname Rose was first found in Silesia, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation. The origins of the name make it likely that several branches of the family emerged independently during the Middle Ages; there are records dating from the 13th documenting the presence of the name Rose in Schleswig-Holstein, Pomerania, Alsace, Swabia, and Bohemia, as well as Silesia.

Early History of the Rose family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rose research. Another 193 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1579, 1581, 1631, 1639, 1685, 1736, 1762, 1771, 1795, 1798, 1807, 1864 and 1873 are included under the topic Early Rose History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Rose Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Rose, Rosse, Rhose, Roese, Roser, Roeser, Roze, Roos, Roose, Roosa, Roosen and many more.

Early Notables of the Rose family

Notables of the period with the surname Rose were

Valentine Rose the elder (1736-1771) was the discoverer of "Rose's fusible metal." His son, Valentine Rose the younger (b.1762-1807), also made important chemical discoveries. Of his four children, He...

Rose World Ranking

In the United States, the name Rose is the 157^th most popular surname with an estimated 146,733 people with that name. 1 However, in Canada, the name Rose is ranked the 204^th most popular surname with an estimated 18,720 people with that name. 2 And in Quebec, Canada, the name Rose is the 964^th popular surname. 3 Newfoundland, Canada ranks Rose as 25^th with 711 people. 4 France ranks Rose as 476^th with 9,328 people. 5 Australia ranks Rose as 135^th with 20,389 people. 6 New Zealand ranks Rose as 166^th with 3,147 people. 7 The United Kingdom ranks Rose as 140^th with 35,884 people. 8

Rose migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Rose Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Mary, Samuel, and John Rose, who settled in Virginia in 1608
Miss Rebecca Rose, aged 30, who arrived in Virginia in 1619 aboard the ship "Mary Gold" 9
Danyell Rose, aged 3, who arrived in New England in 1634 aboard the ship "Francis" 10
Darcas Rose, aged 2, who landed in New England in 1634 aboard the ship "Francis" 10
Mr. Robert Rose, aged 40, who landed in New England in 1634 aboard the ship "Francis" 9
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Rose Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Peter and Johanna Rose, who sailed to New York in 1708
Cornelius Rose, who landed in Virginia in 1717 10
Peter Rodolf Rose, who settled in Georgia in 1734
Anna Catherina Rose, who arrived in Georgia in 1737 10
Richard Rose, who settled in Trepassey in 1753
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Rose Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Andreas Rose, who landed in America in 1832 10
Anna Rose, who landed in Texas in 1846 10
Bernard Hendrik Rose, aged 28, who arrived in New Orleans, La in 1846 10
Aleita Rose, aged 27, who landed in New Orleans, La in 1846 10
Carl Rose, who arrived in New York, NY in 1850 10
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Rose migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Rose Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century

Noel Rose, son of Nicolas and Jeanne, who married Marie Dumont, daughter of Michel and Isabelle, in Quebec on 7th January 1666 11

Rose Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Charles Rose, son of Noel and Marie, who married Marie Patenotre, daughter of Jean and Marie, in Quebec on 29th July 1704 11
John Rose, who settled in St. Mary's, Newfoundland in 1720 12
Nicolas Rose, son of Noel and Marie, who married Marie-Josephte Prudhomme, daughter of Pierre and Marie-Anne, in Montreal, Quebec on 1st February 1722 11
Charles-François Rose, son of Noel and Marie, who married Marie-Thérèse Dubeau, daughter of Laurent and Françoise-Paule, in Montreal, Quebec on 3rd November 1723 11
John Rose was a constable of Ferryland district, Newfoundland in 1730 12
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Rose Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

James Rose, aged 32, a smith, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Trial" in 1833
Margaret Rose, aged 25, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Trial" in 1833
David Rose, who landed in Canada in 1841

Rose migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Rose Settlers in Australia in the 18th Century

Mr. Thomas Rose, (b. 1773), aged 24, English convict who was convicted in Shropshire, England for life for breaking and entering, transported aboard the "Barwell" in September 1797, arriving in New South Wales, Australia, he died in 1829 13

Rose Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Mr. James Rose, British Convict who was convicted in Hampshire, England for life, transported aboard the "Coromandel" on 4th December 1803, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 14
Thomas Rose, English convict from Middlesex, who was transported aboard the "Ann" on August 1809, settling in New South Wales, Australia 15
Mr. Richard Rose, (b. 1782), aged 31, English sailor who was convicted in Winchester, Hampshire, England for life for an offence against the crown, transported aboard the "Earl Spencer" in May 1813, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 16
Mr. George Rose, English convict who was convicted in Warwickshire, England for life, transported aboard the "Fame" on 9th October 1816, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 17
Mr. William Rose, English convict who was convicted in Middlesex, England for life, transported aboard the "Fame" on 9th October 1816, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 17
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Rose migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Rose Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Mr. John Rose, Australian settler travelling from Port of Hobart, Tasmania, Australia on board the ship "David Owen" arriving in New Zealand in 1832 18
James Rose, aged 26, a blacksmith, who arrived in Nelson, New Zealand aboard the ship "Prince of Wales" in 1842
Deborah Rose, aged 28, who arrived in Nelson, New Zealand aboard the ship "Prince of Wales" in 1842
John Rose, who arrived in Nelson, New Zealand aboard the ship "Prince of Wales" in 1842
William Rose, aged 36, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Westminster" in 1843
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Contemporary Notables of the name Rose (post 1700) +

Axl Rose (b. 1962), born William Bruce Rose Jr., an American musician, best known as the lead vocalist and lyricist of the hard rock band Guns N' Roses, inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012
Charles Allen "Pat" Rose (1930-2022), American politician, Mayor of Chattanooga, Tennessee, from 1975 to 1983
Lee Hyden Rose (1936-2022), American college athletic administrator and head men's basketball at Transylvania University
Robert John Rose (1930-2022), American prelate of the Roman Catholic Church, Bishop of the Diocese of Gaylord in Michigan from 1981 to 1989 and Bishop of the Diocese of Grand Rapids in Michigan from 1989 to 2003
Robert E. Rose (1939-2022), American politician, 26th Lieutenant Governor of Nevada (1975-1979), Associate Justice of the Nevada Supreme Court (1989-2007)
Merle Richard Rose (1933-2021), American academic,10th President of Alfred University (1974-1978), 7th President of the Rochester Institute of Technology (1979-1992)
Barbara Ellen Rose (1936-2020), American art historian, art critic, curator, college professor, and filmmaker
Burton "Bud" David Rose (1942-2020), American nephrologist and the creator of UpToDate; he died from COVID-19
Charles Peete "Charlie" Rose Jr. (b. 1942), American television journalist and talk show host; he co-anchored CBS This Morning from 2012 to 2017, in November 2017, CBS, PBS and Bloomberg all cancelled his show after eight women accused him of sexual harassment
Rusty Rose (1942-2016), American entrepreneur, owner of the Texas Rangers (1989-1997)
... (Another 31 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Historic Events for the Rose family +

Bismarck

Kurt Rose (1921-1941), German Matrosengefreiter who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 19
Johannes Rose (1921-1941), German Matrose who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 19
Gerhard Rose (1921-1941), German Matrose who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 19
Herbert La Rose (1916-1941), German Bootsmaat who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 19

Flight TWA 800

Miss. Katrina M. Rose (1970-1996), from Cleveland Heights, Ohio, USA, American passenger traveling with Sandra Hazelton flying aboard flight TWA 800 from J.F.K. Airport, New York to Leonardo da Vinci Airport, Rome when the plane crashed after takeoff ; she died in the crash 20

HMS Hood

Mr. William R Rose (b. 1921), English Leading Seaman serving for the Royal Navy from Tamworth, Staffordshire, England, who sailed into battle and died in the HMS Hood sinking 21
Mr. William J Rose (b. 1917), English Stoker 2nd Class serving for the Royal Navy from Brighton, Sussex, England, who sailed into battle and died in the HMS Hood sinking 21
Mr. Reginald T Rose (b. 1920), English Stoker 1st Class serving for the Royal Navy from Kingston, Surrey, England, who sailed into battle and died in the HMS Hood sinking 21

HMS Repulse

Mr. Mervin P A Rose, British Leading Air Mechanician, who sailed into battle on the HMS Repulse (1941) and survived the sinking 22

HMS Royal Oak

P. Rose, British Stoker with the Royal Navy aboard the HMS Royal Oak (1939) when she was torpedoed by U-47 and sunk; he survived the sinking 23

RMS Lusitania

Mr. William Rose, English Second Waiter from Lancashire, England, who worked aboard the RMS Lusitania (1915) and survived the sinking 24
Mr. Fred J. Rose, American 2nd Class passenger from New York, New York, USA, who sailed aboard the RMS Lusitania (1915) and survived the sinking 25

Rosedale Sawmill

Mr. Alexander Rose (1868-1913), Newfoundlander from Traytown who was working on the 2nd July 1913 at the Rosedale Sawmill when there was an explosion, he died

SS Atlantic

Edwin Rose, who was traveling aboard the ship "SS Atlantic" when it struck rocks off Nova Scotia in 1873, died in the sinking
Rebecca Rose, who was traveling aboard the ship "SS Atlantic" when it struck rocks off Nova Scotia in 1873, died in the sinking

SS Caribou

Miss Margaret Rose, Newfoundland passenger from Newfoundland and Labrador was travelling aboard the railway ferry "SS Caribou" when it was struck by a German submarine torpedo on 14th October 1942, the most significant sinking in Canadian waters at that time, she died in the sinking

USS Arizona

Mr. Chester Clay Rose, American Boatswain's Mate First Class from Kentucky, USA working aboard the ship "USS Arizona" when she sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7th December 1941, he died in the sinking 26

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