Show ContentsRosener History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The surname Rosener is an occupational surname; more specifically it is a metonymic surname. A metonymic name is a name derived from the principle object associated with a particular occupation. In this case, the name is derived from the Old German word hros, which means horse.

Early Origins of the Rosener family

The surname Rosener was first found in Silesia, where the name became noted for its many branches within the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied and enrolled by the princes of the region. In their later history the branches became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family. Chronicles first mention Henrich Rosener of Aussig in 1330 and Pawel Rosener of Liegnitz in 1399. After the 14th century the single "s" was often replaced with a double "s," thus we have A. Rossner of Borna in Saxony in 1498.

Early History of the Rosener family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rosener research. Another 130 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1658, 1724, 1785, 1811 and 1848 are included under the topic Early Rosener History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Rosener Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Rossner, Rosner, Rossener, Rosener, Rossne, Rosne, Rossene, Rosene, Rozner, Rozener, Roessner, Roesner, Roessener and many more.

Early Notables of the Rosener family

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United States Rosener migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Rosener Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Joseph Rosener, aged 40, settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Deana" in 1846 [1]
  • Ch. Rosener, aged 22, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Helene" in 1849 [1]
  • L. Rosener, aged 36, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Helene" in 1849 [1]
  • M. Rosener, aged 41, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Helene" in 1849 [1]
  • A. Rosener, aged 24, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Helene" in 1849 [1]
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
Rosener Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Walter Rosener, who arrived in Australia aboard the ship "Medic" in 1926 [2]
  • Miss H. Rosener, who arrived in Fremantle, Australia aboard the ship "Oronsay" in 1927 [2]
  • E. Rosener, who arrived in Melbourne, Australia aboard the ship "Fairstar" in 1965 [2]

Contemporary Notables of the name Rosener (post 1700) +

  • Jason Rosener (b. 1975), American alpine skier from Omaha, Nebraska who competed in the 1998 Winter Olympics
  • Ann Rosener (1914-2012), American photojournalist, known for her photographs of home front activities for the Farm Security Administration and the United States Office of War Information in 1942–1943
  • George Michael Rosener (1884-1945), American film actor and writer who acted in or directed more than 200 plays and acted in 38 films and wrote 14 more
  • Werner Rosener, West German retired slalom canoeist who competed in the late 1960s and the early 1970s


The Rosener Motto +

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: Honori et virtuti
Motto Translation: With honour and virtue.




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