ROSSER
Rosser
The surname Rosser is of Welsh origin, derived from the personal name Rhys or Rhisiart. The name Rhys comes from the Old Welsh word "ris," meaning ardour or enthusiasm. Rhys was a common personal name in Wales, and over time, it evolved into the surname Rosser.
The surname Rosser is primarily found in Wales and has historical roots in Welsh culture. It is classified as a patronymic surname, denoting descent from a male ancestor, in this case, a person named Rhys. The prefix "Ros" is a mutation of Rhys, commonly seen in Welsh surnames.
People with the surname Rosser have been prominent in various fields, including academics, politics, and the arts. One notable figure with the surname Rosser is Thomas Rosser (1836–1910), a Welsh-born American Civil War general who served in the Confederate States Army.
The surname Rosser continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining its Welsh heritage and significance in British history. Today, individuals bearing the surname Rosser can be found in different parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, contributing to diverse fields and carrying forward the legacy of their ancestors.
There are approximately 4,477 people named Rosser in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,095th most common surname in Britain. Around 69 in a million people in Britain are named Rosser.
Surname type: From given name or forename
Origin: Celtic
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: Wales
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: Welsh
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Stephen
Female
- Ann
- Carol
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Helen
- Julie
- Margaret
- Patricia
- Rachel
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Rasher
- Rosar
- Rosario
- Rosair
- Rosaire
- Roissier
- Roiser
- Rosse
- Raiser
- Raser
- Rasier
- Rasor
- Rasser
- Rauser
- Rayser
- Raysor
- Razar
- Razario
- Razer
- Razor
- Reaser
- Reasor
- Reeser
- Reesor
- Reiser
- Reisser
- Reizer
- Reser
- Resser
- Reuser
- Reusser
- Ricer
- Rieser
- Riiser
- Riser
- Risser
- Rocero
- Roeser
- Rooser
- Rosairo
- Rosaria
- Rosary
- Rosas
- Roscher
- Rosea
- Rosee
- Roser
- Roserie
- Rosero
- Rosers
- Rosher
- Roshier
- Rosier
- Rosker
- Rossa
- Rossar
- Rossel
- Rossert
- Rosset
- Rossier
- Rossler
- Rossner
- Rossor
- Rosster
- Rouser
- Roussarie
- Rouzier
- Rowser
- Rozar
- Rozario
- Rozer
- Rozier
- Rozzier
- Rusere
- Russer
- Ruzario
- Ryser
- Rossaye
- Roker
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.