![Show Contents]() Rowsel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of RowselWhat does the name Rowsel mean? The name Rowsel reached England in the great wave of migration following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Rowsel family lived in Dorset. Their name, however, is a reference to Roussel, Normandy, the family's place of residence prior to the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. Early Origins of the Rowsel familyThe surname Rowsel was first found in Dorset where they held a family seat from very early times and were granted lands by Duke William of Normandy, their liege Lord, for their distinguished assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 A.D. Early History of the Rowsel familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rowsel research. Another 112 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1012, 1486, 1550, 1555, 1613 and 1700 are included under the topic Early Rowsel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Rowsel Spelling VariationsEndless spelling variations are a prevailing characteristic of Norman surnames. Old and Middle English lacked any definite spelling rules, and the introduction of Norman French added an unfamiliar ingredient to the English linguistic stew. French and Latin, the languages of the court, also influenced spellings. Finally, Medieval scribes generally spelled words according to how they sounded, so one person was often referred to by different spellings in different documents. The name has been spelled Rowsell, Rowsel, Russell and others. Early Notables of the Rowsel familyOutstanding amongst the family at this time was Sir John Russell, (c.1486-1555), lord high steward and lord keeper of the privy seal under Henry VIII and Edward VI, created 1st...
Another 30 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Rowsel Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Rowsel family to IrelandSome of the Rowsel family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Rowsel familyTo escape the political and religious persecution within England at the time, many English families left for the various British colonies abroad. The voyage was extremely difficult, though, and the cramped, dank ships caused many to arrive in the New World diseased and starving. But for those who made it, the trip was most often worth it. Many of the families who arrived went on to make valuable contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families reveals a number of immigrants bearing the name Rowsel or a variant listed above: Jno Rowsell, who arrived in Virginia in 1670; George Rowsell, who settled in Barbados in 1685; John Rowsell, who came to Maryland in 1758; William Rowsell, on record in Toronto in 1850.
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Che sara sara
Motto Translation: What will be will be.
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