ROUNCE
Rounce
*Rounce is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English word 'rundels', meaning 'a round vessel'. The name likely originated as an occupational surname for someone who made or sold such vessels, or who worked with rounded objects.
The earliest documented instances of the surname Rounce date back to the medieval period in England. The name has been found in various regions across the country, suggesting that different branches of the Rounce family may have originated from distinct ancestral lines.
Over the centuries, the Rounce surname has seen variations in spelling, including Rouns, Rounse, and Raunce. This is a common occurrence with many surnames, primarily due to variations in pronunciation and the lack of standardized spelling conventions in earlier times.
Today, individuals bearing the surname Rounce can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world, particularly in former British colonies. Like many surnames, Rounce may have evolved and diversified through migration and intermarriage.
As with many surnames, tracing the genealogy of the Rounce family can provide insights into historical developments, regional migrations, and social connections. Those interested in exploring their own Rounce ancestry may find records in parish registers, census data, and other historical documents. *
There are approximately 416 people named Rounce in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Rounce.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Brett
- Christopher
- David
- Dean
- Ian
- James
- John
- Neil
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Simon
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Deborah
- Diana
- Heidi
- Helen
- Jane
- Joan
- Julie
- Pamela
- Sarah
- Susan