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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
- Marjory Agnes Ross -- --, 1600 December 0, 1634
- Betty Kay Ross -- --, 1939 Tennessee
- Harriett Etta Ross -- --, 1842 January 29, 1919 Kentucky
- Garland Walker Ross -- --, 1807 January 18, 1892 Kentucky
- Susannah Ross -- --, 1790 February 0, 1870 South Carolina
Ross Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- George Ross -- --, 1596 September 12, 1647
- Walter Ross -- --, 1550 June 20, 1625
- Thomas Ross -- --, 1758 May 5, 1812 Massachusetts
- Samuel Ross -- --, 1739 November 15, 1815 Massachusetts
- Phebe Ross -- --, 1766 August 4, 1803 Massachusetts
