Heraldry and the Rowand Surname
Seen on a birth certificate or a ship's manifest, Rowand is usually a form of Rowan. Taken at its root, Rowand points to βRed-haired (Irish), or from Roland (Scots)β.
Rowand and Rowan
Records show Rowand as one of the forms Rowan took over time. You may also find the name written Roan, Rowen and Ruane.
The 2010 census count for Rowand in the United States was 778, good for rank 30,139. It sits among the 50,000 most common last names in the country.
Rowand coat of arms
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