ROLLE
Rolle
Rolle is a surname of English and French origin. It is believed to have arrived in England after the Norman Conquest of 1066, with origins tracing back to the Old French word "rolle," meaning "list" or "register."
History
The Rolle family has a long history in Britain, and they are known for their involvement in various professions and social spheres. The name has been linked to prominent figures in British history, including William Rolle, an influential landowner in Devon during the 13th century.
Notable Individuals
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John Rolle, 1st Baron Rolle (1750–1842): A British politician and landowner, known for his philanthropic work and contributions to social causes. He played a significant role in the development of Exmouth, a town in Devon.
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Henry Rolle (1589–1656): A notable English judge and Member of Parliament during the 17th century. He was known for his legal expertise and served as a Justice of the King's Bench.
Legacy
The Rolle surname continues to be present in modern-day Britain, with descendants of the historic Rolle family scattered across the country. The name carries with it a sense of tradition and heritage, reflecting the contributions of the Rolle family to British society over the centuries.
Typical given names associated with the Rolle surname
Male
- Adolfo
- Alan
- Alexander
- Andrew
- Brian
- Chris
- Christopher
- Clement
- Daniel
- Douglas
- Frank
- Kirwin
- Michael
Female
- Alison
- Andree
- Angela
- Astrid
- Caitlin
- Donna
- Gloria
- Hazel
- Helen
- Julie
- Martha
- Mette
- Natalie
- Sandra
- Suzan
Similar and related surnames
- Rolles
- Rowles
- Rolla
- Roll
- Roelle
- Rola
- Role
- Roler
- Rolek
- Rohll
- Raal
- Rael
- Rahl
- Rahli
- Rail
- Raila
- Raile
- Railie
- Raill
- Raillie
- Raiola
- Raiul
- Ral
- Rale
- Rall
- Ralli
- Rallo
- Ralo
- Raoul
- Raul
- Raule
- Rauli
- Raull
- Rawl
- Rawla
- Rawle
- Rawll
- Rayl
- Rayle
- Rayll
- Real
- Reale
- Reali
- Reall
- Reehl
- Reel
- Reele
- Reihl
- Reil
- Reile
- Reilie
- Reill
- Reille
- Rela
- Rele
- Relia
- Rell
- Rella
- Relle
- Rellie
- Rello
- Relou
- Reul
- Reule
- Rial
- Riala
- Riall
- Riehl
- Riehle
- Riel
- Riell
- Riella
- Riello
- Rihle
- Rihll
- Rila
- Rile
- Rill
- Rillie
- Rillo
- Rilo
- Riola
- Riolo
- Roal
- Roehl
- Roel
- Roele
- Roell
- Rohl
- Roil
- Rol
- Rolet
- Roller
- Rollet
- Rollett
- Rolley
- Rolli
- Rollie
- Rollier
- Rollil
- Rollo
- Rolo
- Rool
- Roole
- Roualle
- Rouell
- Rouille
- Roul
- Roule
- Rouleau
- Roull
- Roulleau
- Rowl
- Rowle
- Rowlee
- Rowlie
- Royl
- Royle
- Rual
- Ruehl
- Ruehle
- Ruel
- Ruela
- Ruell
- Ruelle
- Ruello
- Ruhl
- Ruhle
- Ruile
- Ruill
- Rula
- Rule
- Ruli
- Rulia
- Rull
- Rulle
- Rulli
- Rullo
- Ruyle
- Ryl
- Ryle
- Rylee
- Rylie
- Ryll
- Wrale
- Wrall
- Wyrall
- Wyrell
- Wyrill
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 183 people named Rolle in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Rolle.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Famous people named Rolle
- Margaret Rolle, 15th Baroness Clinton - (1709 to 1781)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.