Surnames of Norse Origin

3,836 surnames found of Norse origin

Rosse
The surname Rosse is of English and Scottish origin. It is derived from the Old Norse word "hross," meaning horse, and was likely used as a nickname for someone who had a connection to horses, such......
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Rosseland
The surname Rosseland is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse name "Rǫgnvaldr," meaning "ruler's advisor" or "mighty ruler." Over time, the name evolved to "Rǫgnvaldr's land," whic......
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Rosson
The surname Rosson is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Roger," which itself comes from the Old Norse name "Hrothgeirr." The name "Roger" means "famous spear" or "renow......
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Rostad
The surname Rostad is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "rostaðr," meaning "clearing in the woods." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the n......
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Rostron
The surname Rostron is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "rostr" meaning "rudder" or "steering oar." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked......
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Rosvold
The surname Rosvold is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse name "Hróðvaldr," which combines the elements "hróðr" meaning "fame" and "valdr" meaning "ruler" or "power." Therefore, ......
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Rotan
The surname Rotan is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name Hróðgeirr, which means "famous spear." Over time, this name evolved into various forms, including Rotan. The s......
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Rothan
The surname Rothan is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic name "MacRothain," meaning "son of Rothan." The name Rothan itself is believed to be derived from the Old Norse personal name......
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Roufs
The surname Roufs is of Dutch origin and is derived from the personal name Rolf, which itself is derived from the Old Norse name Hrolfr. The name Roufs is patronymic in nature, indicating that it w......
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Roup
The surname Roup is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "hrothr," meaning "fame" or "renown." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was renowned or famou......
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Surnames of Norse Origin

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