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Ross Family History
Ross Genealogy & Family TreeRoss is a Scottish name from Yorkshire, England, from James de Ros, Reginald de Ross, and Peter de Ross, who were vassals of Richard de Moreville. It comes from the Old English word rouse, which means “red” or “red-haired.” Alternately, in German, it refers to “horse.” Roots for this name can also be found in England, Ireland, and Wales. In recent years, it is sometimes used as a given name. It is the 89th most common surname in the United States. The family motto is Spem successus alit which means “Success nourishes hope.”
Other spellings include “Ros,” “Roose,” “Rosse,” and “Ruse.” Notable people with the surname include American singer Diana Ross, American actress Katharine Ross (The Graduate, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, the Stepford Wives), and fictional character Dr. Doug Ross (E.R.). The first Ross to come to America was Daniel Ross in Massachusetts in 1651.
Ross Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- George Ross -- --, 1557 February 14, 1615
- Marjory Matilda Ross -- --, 1302 December 0, 1350 Ross And Cromarty
- Sarah Ross -- --, 1734 April 23, 1780
- Deliverance Ross -- --, 1735 September 11, 1810 Massachusetts
- Frankie Ross -- --, 1933 June 0, 2002 Kentucky
Ross Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Elizabeth Ross -- --, 1866 June 0, 1925
- Isabel-Belle Ross -- --, 1872 December 0, 1908 Ohio
- Ann Ross -- --, 1819 December 0, 1851
- Catherine Ross -- --, 1838 December 0, 1901
- Joshua Charles Ross -- --, 1867 December 0, 1940
