Save Type Surname (from location) Usage English, Scottish 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 NamesDetails RootRoss (place name)Given Name DescendantsRoss(English) Ross(Scottish) Categories American founding fathers, bass guitarists, cabaret singers, child actors, colleges or universities, folk heroes, Fullmetal Alchemist characters, given names, Marvel characters, Swimming Hall of Famers, vibraphonists