Rose History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Etymology of Rose

What does the name Rose mean?

It is thought that Rose is a surname that was taken on from a nickname for a person with a rosy complexion.

Early Origins of the Rose family

The surname Rose was first found in Limousin, where this illustrious family has held a family seat since ancient times.

Throughout the centuries, the family branched, prospered, and expanded to various provinces. Many members participated in the events of the times and were honored with lands, titles and letters patent confirming their nobility. As well, the Larose’s formed several alliances with other noble families and in this way, titles and lands were exchanged according to the contracts. Distinctive members of this ancient family attended the Assembly of Notables at Bordeaux in 1789.

Blaise Larose, born in 1650, son of François and Marguerite (née Crevier), settled in New France in the 17th century. After his arrival in Quebec he married Hélène Cailly, born in 1656, daughter of Pierre and Marie (née Sosse), on 25th September 1673. 1

Rose Spelling Variations

French surnames were subject to numerous alterations in spelling because of the various cultural groups that inhabited specific regions. Eventually, each region possessed its own local dialect of the French language. The early development of the French language, however, was also influenced by other languages. For example, Old French was infused with Germanic words and sounds when barbarian tribes invaded and settled in France after the fall of the Roman Empire. Middle French also borrowed heavily from the Italian language during the Renaissance. As a result of these linguistic and cultural influences, the name Rose is distinguished by a number of regional variations. The many spelling variations of the name include Larose, Laroses, Larause, La Rose, La Rause, Rosse, De Rose, De Rosse and many more.

Early Notables of the Rose family

• Toussaint Rose (1611-1701), French court secretary to Cardinal Mazarin and Louis XIV of France

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

 Rose migration to the United States+

In 1643, 109 years after the first landings by Cartier, there were only about 300 people in Quebec. Migration was slow. The fur trade attracted migrants, both noble and commoner. By 1675, there were 7000 French in Quebec. By the same year the French Acadian presence in the Maritimes had reached 500. The French founded Lower Canada, thus becoming one of the two great founding nations of Canada. The family name Rose has made many distinguished contributions in France and New France to the world of science, culture, religion, and education. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Rose 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” 11
• Mr. Robert Rose, aged 40, who landed in New England in 1634 aboard the ship “Francis” 11
• Mrs. Margery Rose, aged 40, who landed in New England in 1634 aboard the ship “Francis” 11
• Mr. John Rose, aged 15, who landed in New England in 1634 aboard the ship “Francis” 11