Type Surname (from location)
Pronounced Pron. /ˈɹɔs/(English)  [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From various place names (such as the region of Ross in northern Scotland), which are derived from Scottish Gaelic ros meaning "promontory, headland".

Related Names

RootRoss (place name)
Given Name DescendantsRoss(English) Ross(Scottish)

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Entry updated June 13, 2019