ROOS
Roos
Roos is a surname of Dutch and Scandinavian origin that can be found in the United Kingdom. It is derived from the Old Norse word hróss, meaning "horse." The name likely originated as a nickname or occupational name for someone who worked with or had an association with horses.
Distribution and Frequency: The surname Roos is relatively rare in the United Kingdom. It is most commonly found in regions with historical connections to Dutch or Scandinavian populations, such as East Anglia.
Notable People:
- Hannah Roos: A renowned equestrian artist known for her detailed paintings of horses.
- Dr. Martin Roos: A prominent geneticist who made significant contributions to the study of hereditary traits in animals.
Coat of Arms: The Roos family crest typically features elements that symbolise strength, loyalty, and nobility. Common motifs include a horse or a shield with a horse depicted on it.
Variants: Variants of the surname Roos include Roose, Ross, and Roosen. These variations reflect the evolutionary nature of surnames over time and the influence of regional dialects.
Legacy: The surname Roos carries with it the legacy of a strong connection to horses, symbolising qualities such as loyalty, courage, and dependability. Families with this surname often take pride in their heritage and the values associated with it.
There are approximately 465 people named Roos in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Roos.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: Baltic
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Estonia
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Estonian
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anders
- David
- Edward
- Etienne
- Jason
- Jesper
- John
- Jonathan
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Simon
- Stanley
- Stefan
Female
- Alison
- Alix
- Christine
- Cornelia
- Helen
- Ivy
- Jacqueline
- Joanne
- Jolene
- Karen
- Kristina
- Liza
- Michelle
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
- Roes
- Roo
- Roose
- Ro
- Reus
- Roosa
- Rooks
- Roe
- Roots
- Rho
- Rook
- Roese
- Rooss
- Rews
- Roso
- Oros
- Raas
- Raaz
- Race
- Raci
- Raees
- Raeisi
- Raes
- Raese
- Raess
- Raez
- Raice
- Raies
- Rais
- Raise
- Raisi
- Raiss
- Raissi
- Raisys
- Raiz
- Raos
- Ras
- Rasa
- Rase
- Rasi
- Raso
- Rass
- Rassa
- Rasse
- Rassi
- Rasu
- Rauce
- Raus
- Rausa
- Rause
- Rauseo
- Rausi
- Rauso
- Rauss
- Rausse
- Rauza
- Raws
- Rawse
- Rays
- Raz
- Raza
- Raze
- Razee
- Razi
- Razia
- Razo
- Razu
- Razza
- Razzo
- Reace
- Reas
- Rease
- Reaz
- Rece
- Reci
- Recio
- Reece
- Rees
- Reese
- Reess
- Reeys
- Rehse
- Rehsi
- Reice
- Reihs
- Reis
- Reise
- Reisi
- Reiss
- Reisz
- Reiz
- Res
- Resa
- Resce
- Rese
- Resi
- Ress
- Ressa
- Resse
- Resue
- Reuss
- Rewse
- Reyce
- Reys
- Reyse
- Reyss
- Rez
- Reza
- Rezae
- Rezaee
- Rezaei
- Rezai
- Rezaie
- Rezia
- Rezza
- Rias
- Riaz
- Riazi
- Rice
- Riece
- Riehs
- Ries
- Riese
- Riess
- Riesz
- Riezzo
- Riis
- Riise
- Rios
- Riosa
- Riozzi
- Riozzie
- Ris
- Risa
- Rise
- Risi
- Riso
- Riss
- Risse
- Rissi
- Risso
- Rius
- Riz
- Riza
- Rizai
- Rizea
- Rizi
- Rizo
- Rizou
- Rizza
- Rizzi
- Rizzo
- Roas
- Roase
- Roce
- Roci
- Rocio
- Rohse
- Rohss
- Roice
- Rois
- Roise
- Roiz
- Roog
- Rooy
- Rooz
- Rooza
- Rooze
- Ros
- Rosa
- Rosai
- Rose
- Rosea
- Roseau
- Rosee
- Roses
- Rosi
- Rosia
- Rosie
- Ross
- Rossa
- Rosse
- Rosseau
- Rossi
- Rossie
- Rosso
- Rosu
- Rosz
- Rou
- Rouas
- Rouce
- Rouissi
- Rous
- Rouse
- Rouseau
- Rouso
- Rousou
- Rouss
- Rousse
- Rousseau
- Roussi
- Rousso
- Roussou
- Roux
- Rouz
- Rouze
- Rouzee
- Row
- Rowes
- Rowis
- Rows
- Rowse
- Royce
- Roys
- Royse
- Roz
- Roza
- Roze
- Rozea
- Rozee
- Rozeo
- Rozes
- Rozi
- Rozie
- Rozo
- Rozs
- Rozsa
- Rozze
- Rozzi
- Rozzo
- Ruas
- Ruce
- Ruci
- Rueous
- Rues
- Ruess
- Ruez
- Ruis
- Ruisi
- Ruiz
- Ruos
- Ruosi
- Ruoss
- Rus
- Rusa
- Ruse
- Rusi
- Rusia
- Ruso
- Russ
- Russa
- Russe
- Russeau
- Russeu
- Russi
- Russie
- Russo
- Russu
- Rusu
- Rusz
- Ruus
- Ruys
- Ruz
- Ruza
- Ruze
- Ruzi
- Ruzza
- Ruzzi
- Ryce
- Ryres
- Rys
- Ryse
- Rysz
- Ryza
- Wrase
- Wrays
- Wrice
- Wyres
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