Rowntree History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England
Ireland

The Rowntree surname comes from the Middle English word "rown" and the Old English word "tree;" meaning together, a "rowan tree." Thus the first to bear the name likely lived near such a tree. 1

Early Origins of the Rowntree family

The surname Rowntree was first found in Yorkshire where some of the earliest records of the name include: William Rowentree, Yorkshire who was listed in the Deposition from York Castle; and Ralph Roentree, Yorkshire who was listed in the Remains of Dean Granville. 1 Robert Rountre was listed in the Subsidy Rolls of Yorkshire in 1301. 2

The famous English confectionery business Rowntree's is based in York and was founded in 1862 by Henry Isaac Rowntree (1837-1883.)

Early History of the Rowntree family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rowntree research. Another 105 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1376, 1659, 1683, 1809 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Rowntree History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Rowntree Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Rowntree, Rountree, Rowantree and others.

Early Notables of the Rowntree family

Notables of this surname at this time include:

Rowntree of Cumberland

Migration of the Rowntree family to Ireland

Some of the Rowntree family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 121 words (9 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Rowntree migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Rowntree Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Thomas Rowntree, who settled in South Carolina in 1674

Rowntree Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

James R. Rowntree, who settled in Philadelphia in 1798

Contemporary Notables of the name Rowntree (post 1700) +

Arnold Stephenson Rowntree (1872-1951), English Quaker and politician, son of John Stephenson Rowntree
John Stephenson Rowntree (1834-1907), English Director of Rowntree's, the York confectionery company and a reformer of the Quaker movement
Dave Rowntree (b. 1964), English musician, best known as the drummer for the rock band Blur
Sir Norman Rowntree (1912-1991), English Professor of Civil Engineering, University of Manchester
Benjamin Seebohm Rowntree (1871-1954), English sociological researcher, social reformer and industrialist, son of Joseph Rowntree
Henry Issac Rowntree (1837-1883), English founder of the Rowntree Chocolate Company in York, England in 1862
Joseph Rowntree (1836-1925), English Quaker industrialist, member of the Rowntree English confectionery business
Richardson William Rowntree (1884-1968), English-born, New Zealand cricketer who played 33 first-class matches
CatrIona Rowntree (b. 1971), Australian presenter for Australian Nine Network's Getaway program

Historic Events for the Rowntree family +

HMS Hood

Mr. George W Rowntree (b. 1921), English Stoker 1st Class serving for the Royal Navy from North Shields, Northumberland, England, who sailed into battle and died in the HMS Hood sinking 3

Citations +

Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
H.M.S. Hood Association-Battle Cruiser Hood: Crew Information - H.M.S. Hood Rolls of Honour, Men Lost in the Sinking of H.M.S. Hood, 24th May 1941. (Retrieved 2016, July 15) . Retrieved from http://www.hmshood.com/crew/memorial/roh_24may41.htm