Rosa History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The Italian name Rosa literally means “rose” (the flower) in English and is popular as a forename and surname. It is most popularly spelt Rosa and De Rosa, but at time the surname it may also be spelt Rosa and De Rosa. The DeRosa and Rosa spellings are frequented in the United States.

Early Origins of the Rosa family

The surname Rosa was first found in Italy, where bearers of Rosa were found since the Middle Ages in many areas of Italy, including Venetia, Emilia and the south. The spelling variations on the name which end in “o” are mostly from the south, whereas those that end in “i” are mostly from the north. The name Rosa, like many Italian surnames began as a personal name long before it was adopted as a surname; the name means “rose.”