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First Name
81k
in the U.S.
since 1880
81k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
229k
in the U.S.
in 2010
229k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Ross mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Ross
User Submitted Origins
Scottish
68%
English
18%
Native American
8%
African
3%
Celtic
3%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from Arizona, U.S. says the name Ross means "Horse".
- A submission from Georgia, U.S. says the name Ross means "Beans" and is of Arabic origin.
- A submission from the United Kingdom says the name Ross means "Derived from the gaelic word for 'promontory' (a bit of land that protrudes out over a large body of water) or 'headland'" and is of Scottish origin.
- A user from North Carolina, U.S. says the name Ross is of Celtic origin and means "God Saves".
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun Ross
The rough, scaly matter on the surface of the bark of trees.
Etymology: Etymol. uncertain
verb Ross
To divest of the ross, or rough, scaly surface; as, to ross bark.
Other Dictionary Sources
- American seamstress said to have made the first American flag at the request of George Washington (1752-1836)
- A politician in Wyoming who was the first woman governor in the United States (1876-1977)
- British physician who discovered that mosquitos transmit malaria (1857-1932)
- British explorer of the Arctic and Antarctic; located the north magnetic pole in 1831; discovered the Ross Sea in Antarctica; nephew of Sir John Ross (1800-1862)
- Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
Wiktionary
From Scottish Gaelic for 'promontory' or 'headland'. See Ross and Cromarty
- An English and Scottish habitational surname derived from any of several places of that name, from Scottish Gaelic ros (“headland”).
- A male given name transferred from the surname, of early 19th century and later usage.
- A town in Marin County, California, United States.
- A city and village in North Dakota.
- A census-designated place in Ohio.
- A city and town in Texas.
- A town in Wisconsin.
- A small town in New Zealand on the West Coast of the South Island.
Ross was also found in the following language(s): Alemannic German, German, and Hunsrik
Notable Persons Named Ross
Notable Persons Named Ross
Ross Perot
Ross was given the name Henry Ross Perot on June 27th, 1930 in Texarkana, Texas, U.S.
Ross Butler
Ross Butler is an actor. His ongoing career started in 2012. Ross was born on May 17th, 1992 in Fairfax County, Virginia, U.S.
Ross Ulbricht
Ross was born on March 27th, 1984. Ross is also known as Dread Pirate Roberts.
Ross Lynch
Ross Lynch is an actor, singer, songwriter, and musician. His ongoing career started in 2009. Ross was born on December 29th, 1995 in Littleton, Colorado, United States.
Ross McCormack
Ross McCormack is a soccer player for the Fulham F.C., Rangers F.C. Reserve, Youth squads, Rangers F.C., Doncaster Rovers F.C., Motherwell F.C., Cardiff City F.C., Leeds United F.C., Scotland national under-21 football team, Scotland national football B team, and Scotland national football team. Ross was born on August 18th, 1986 in Glasgow.
Ross Barkley
Ross Barkley is a soccer player for the Everton F.C., Sheffield Wednesday F.C., Leeds United F.C., England national under-16 football team, England national under-17 football team, and England national under-19 football team. Ross was born on December 5th, 1993 in Wavertree, Liverpool, England.
Notable Persons With the Last Name Ross
Notable Persons With the Last Name Ross
Bob Ross
Bob Ross was an artist in the fields of painter, art instructor, television host, and visual arts education. Bob was given the name Robert Norman Ross on October 29th, 1942 in Daytona Beach, Florida, United States. He breathed his last breath on July 4th, 1995.
Wilbur Ross
Wilbur Ross is an owner of wl ross & corp., owner of international steel group, vice chairman of bank of cyprus, and bank of cyprus. Wilbur was born on November 28th, 1937 in Weehawken, New Jersey.
Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman was a civil war nurse, suffragist, civil rights activist, and women's suffrage in the united states. Harriet was given the name Araminta Ross in 1822 in Dorchester County, Maryland, U.S. Harriet is also known as Minty and Moses. She passed away on March 10th, 1913.
Diana Ross
Diana Ross is a singer, actress, and record producer. She holds the title No Matter What Sign You Are" and I'm Coming Out". Her most notable accomplishments were from 1959 to present. Diana was given the name Diane Ernestine Earle Ross on March 26th, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Rick Ross
Rick Ross is a hip hop music songwriter, entrepreneur, and rapping. His most notable accomplishments were from 2001 to 2001. Rick was given the name William Leonard Roberts II on January 28th, 1976 in Clarksdale, Mississippi, U.S. Rick is also known as Rozay and Renzel.
Katharine Ross
Katharine Ross is an actress and author. Her career lasted from 1962 to 2013. Katharine was given the name Katharine Juliet Ross on January 29th, 1940 in Hollywood, California, United States.
- Tracee Ellis RossActress
- David RossBaseball
- Jim RossWrestler
- Evan Ross
- Jeff RossComedian
- Jonathan RossBroadcaster
- Ryan Ross
- Sir James Clark Ross
- Stephen M. RossChairman of the Related Companies
- Marion RossActress
- Atticus RossMusician
- Kyla Ross
- Terrence RossBasketball Player
- Alex RossComics Creator
Common last names for Ross
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Ross | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 68.96% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 24.46% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.61% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.90% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.32% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.75% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Ross
People with the last name Ross are most frequently White or African American
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