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

Given Name DescendantsRoss(English) Ross(Scottish)

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Entry updated June 13, 2019