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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
- Margaret Johnstone Ross -- --, 1918
- Mary Ross -- --, 1732 December 0, 1777 Pennsylvania
- Lewis Ross -- --, 1792 February 15, 1870 Oklahoma
- Fred Frank Ross -- --, 1897 November 13, 1964 Washington
- Albert Ross -- --, 1856 March 3, 1861 Kentucky
Ross Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Gerald Thomas Ross -- --, 1928 March 26, 2000 Ontario
- George Ross -- --, 1680
- James Ross -- --, 1848 April 4, 1864 Ohio
- Anna Or Margaret Ross -- --, 1774 September 12, 1825 Virginia
- Eva Ross -- --, 1890 December 0, 1891 Ontario
