Rosse Surname Meaning & Coat of Arms

Rosse is best understood alongside Ross: both are Scottish spellings of a single family name. The extra “e” in Rosse is a spelling habit rather than a different name. Surname dictionaries give the meaning as “Promontory”. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms.

You may also find the name written Ros and Rous.

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Ross surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. For the full story, order the Rosse surname pack.