Rossel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England

The surname Rossel was brought to England in the wake of the Norman Conquest of 1066. The name is derived from the Old French "Roc-el," a diminutive of "Rosce," which is itself derived from the Old French "rous," meaning "red." It is likely that the name was first bestowed as a nickname on someone with red hair or a red complexion.

Early Origins of the Rossel family

The surname Rossel was first found in Lancashire at Rossall, near Fleetwood. The village dates back to the Domesday Book where it was listed as Rushdale. The first record of the surname was Huges de Rozel. He was one of the benefactors of the Abbey of St. Etienne at Caen, founded by William the Conquerer. It was also borne by Patriz Rozel, a Knight Templar, in 1185.

Early History of the Rossel family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rossel research. Another 139 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1182, 1195, 1214, 1740 and 1871 are included under the topic Early Rossel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Rossel Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Rossell, Rossel, Rosel, Rosell, Rozel, Rozell and many more.

Early Notables of the Rossel family

Outstanding amongst the family at this time was

George Rossell of the distinguished Rossell family of Radcliffe, Nottinghamshire
Samuel Rossell (c.1740), a medical writer

Rossel migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Rossel Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Philip Rossel, who landed in Maryland in 1678 1
Francis Rossel, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1683 1

Rossel Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Joachim Rossel, aged 56, who landed in Louisiana in 1719 1
Jerick Rossel, aged 4, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1733 1
Catharine Rossel, aged 10, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1733 1
Maria Crete Rossel, aged 2, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1733 1
Johan Christoph Rossel, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1752 1
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Rossel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Mrs. Christian Rossel, who arrived in America in 1852 1
Friedr Jak Rossel, who arrived in America in 1853 1
Joh Phil Rossel, who arrived in America in 1855 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Rossel (post 1700) +

Willy Otto Rossel (1921-2015), Swiss-born American chef, an internationally known Chef de Cuisine
Virgile Rossel (1858-1933), Swiss jurist, politician and writer, President of the Swiss National Council in 1909/1910 and President of the Federal Supreme Court 1929–1930
Ricardo Rossel (1841-1909), Peruvian writer and poet
Martin Rössel (b. 1959), Swedish musician and producer
Marie-Thérèse Rossel (1910-1987), Belgian newspaper editor and businesswoman, proprietor of Rossel & Cie from 1935 to 1987
Louis Rossel (1844-1871), French army officer and Minister of War during the 1871 Paris Commune
Eduard Rossel (b. 1937), Russian politician in Sverdlovsk oblast
Mr. Robert Rossel, British sheriff, held the joint position of Sheriff of Nottingham, England from 1518 to 1519
Rossel B. Hughes, American politician, Member of Michigan State House of Representatives from Eaton County 2nd District, 1871-72

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)