Roman History, Family Crest & Coats Of Arms - HouseofNames

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Etymology of Roman

The distinguished surname Roman is of Spanish origin, and is derived from the forename of the father of the original bearer. In this case, the name is derived from the Latin first name "Romanus," which became "Roman" in Spanish. Thus, the surname Roman would simply have identified the original bearer as a "son of Roman."

Early Origins of the Roman family

The surname Roman was first found in the region of Castile, near the city of Toledo. Records also show that there was a strong early presence of the surname Roman in Madrid and Seville.

Early History of the Roman family

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Roman Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Roma, Román, Romáña, Romay, Romaz and others.

Early Notables of the Roman family

• Miguel Roman de Nogales, who was born in Seville in 1606, and emigrated to Mexico in 1624, where he became Mayor of Veracruz

Roman Ranking

the United States, the name Roman is the 515th most popular surname with an estimated 57,201 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Roman is ranked the 1,105th most popular surname with an estimated 4,924 people with that name. 2

Roman migration to the United States

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Roman Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

• Susan Roman, who arrived in Maryland in 1671 4

Roman Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

• Romain Roman, aged 26, who arrived in Louisiana in 1719 4

Roman Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

• Miguel Roman, who landed in Puerto Rico in 1804 4
• Lorenzo Roman, who arrived in New Orleans, La in 1813 4
• Martin Roman, who landed in America in 1813 4
• Batiste Roman, who landed in New Orleans, La in 1813 4
• Pero Roman, who landed in America in 1827 4
• ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Roman migration to Canada

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Roman Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

• Adam Roman, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1750
• John Roman, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1750

Roman migration to Australia

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• Mr. Andrew Roman, (Knowland), (b. 1754), aged 33, English settler convicted in London on 10th September 1783, sentenced for 7 years for impersenation, transported aboard the ship "Friendship" leaving in 1787 arriving in New South Wales, Australia in 1788 3

Contemporary Notables of the name Roman (post 1700)

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• Lulu Roman (1947-2025), born Bertha Louise Hable, an American comedian and gospel singer, best known for her work on Hee Haw
• Freddie Roman (1937-2022), born Fred Kirschenbaum, an American stand-up comedian, best known for his frequent appearances at "Borscht Belt" hotels
• Tony San Roman, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate in primary for Texas State House of Representatives, 2002 (77th District), 2012 (75th District)
• Twyla Roman, American Republican member of the Ohio House of Representatives
• Brian P. Roman, American astronomer
• Juan Antonio Román Castillo (1942-2025), Spanish footballer
• Antonio Román (b. 1911), Spanish film director
• Mercedes Román Casillas (1945-2024), Mexican athlete who competed in the women's 4 × 100 metres relay, long jump, and pentathlon at the 1968 Summer Olympics
• L'ubomír Roman (1944-2022), Slovak politician, Member of the Christian Democratic Movement, he served as Minister of Culture from March to December 1994
• ... (Another 4 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Historic Events for the Roman family

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Empress of Ireland

• Mr. Petra Roman (1884-1914), Romanian Third Class Passenger from Temesvár, Romania who was traveling aboard the Empress of Ireland and died in the sinking 5

Related Stories

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• New South Wales, Australia, founded in 1788 at first a penal colony
• Third Fleet

Suggested Readings for the name Roman

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• Pioneer Families by Becky Hardin.

Sources

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1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
2. http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
3. Convict Records of Australia. Retrieved 4th February 2021 from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships
4. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
5. Commemoration Empress of Ireland 2014. (Retrieved 2014, June 17) . Retrieved from http://www.empress2014.ca/seclangen/listepsc1.html