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The ancient Anglo-Scottish surname Ross has at least four origins. In 12th century Scotland, the Ross family of Norman-French origins, came to England with William,The Conqueror, in 1066. They originated from the village of 'Rots' near Caen, in Normandy. The English Ross may be of Welsh (Olde English), origins, from various places called Ross in England and Scotland. In these cases Ross is derived from the ancient word "rhos", meaning a headland. Ross may be of Anglo-Saxon pre 7th century origins, and derived from the personal name "Rozzo" which means renown. Ross may be of Old High German origin, an occupational name for a keeper or breeder of horse. This is from the word "hros" which means horse. Early examples of the surname recorded include Serlo de Ros in the English Domesday Book of 1086, Bernard de Ross of Yorkshire in 1177, and Donaldus de Ross of Perth, Scotland, in 1413.
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