| ![Show Contents]() Rosamund History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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England
Early Origins of the Rosamund familyThe surname Rosamund was first found in Suffolk where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 13th century when Rosamunda held estates in Suffolk. Early History of the Rosamund familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rosamund research. Another 84 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1287, 1455 and 1487 are included under the topic Early Rosamund History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Rosamund Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Roseman, Rosamund, Rosamond, Rosomon, Rosamond, Rosmer and many more. Early Notables of the Rosamund familyMore information is included under the topic Early Rosamund Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Rosamund familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: the name represented in many forms and recorded from the mid 17th century in the great migration from Europe. Migrants settled in the eastern seaboard from Newfoundland, to Maine, to Virginia, the Carolinas, and to the islands..
| Contemporary Notables of the name Rosamund (post 1700) | + |
- Ms. Rosamund Jane Sellars M.B.E., British recipient of Member of the Order of the British Empire on 8th June 2018, for services to the Arts and to the community in the North of England 1
- Ms. Rosamund Mary Reece M.B.E., British recipient of Member of the Order of the British Empire on 8th June 2018, for services to the Magistracy and to the community in Ealing, London 1
- Ms. Rosamund Clare Hamilton C.B.E., British Director for North West, National Probation Service, was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire on 8th June 2018, for services to Probation and to Criminal Justice 2
- Rosamund Caroline Bosanquet (1940-2013), British cellist, music teacher, and composer
- Mrs. Rosamund Elizabeth Wallinger B.E.M. (b. 1944), British keen gardener, was appointed Medallist of the British Empire Medal 29th December 2018 for services to Gardening Heritage and to the community in Basingstoke, Hampshire 2
- Rosamund Pike (b. 1979), English Academy Award nominated actress known for her role as the villainous Bond girl Miranda Frost in Die Another Day and her starring role in Gone Girl (2014)
- "Birthday and New Year Honours Lists (1940 to 2019)." Issue 62310, 4 July 2019 | London Gazette, The Gazette, June 2018, https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/62310/supplement/B1
- "Birthday and New Year Honours Lists (1940 to 2019)." Issue 62507, 28 December 2018 | London Gazette, The Gazette, Dec. 2018, www.thegazette.co.uk/honours-lists
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