What is the origin of the name Rosenmann/Roseman?
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What is the origin of the name Rosenmann/Roseman?
I would be interested in any insight as to the origins of the name Rosenmann in Germany. Is it some sort of occupational reference, etc?
I am somewhat distantly related to some Rosemans who lived in Rowan County, NC, and from what I have gathered thus far, all of them can be traced back to Germany, in the early 18th century, through Johan Jacob Rosenmann. My grandfather seems to think that it is/was a Jewish name, but he bases that on nothing more than "it sounds Jewish", so I take it with a grain of salt, but thought I might inquire about that as well. Everything I have found so far indicates that they were, in fact, Lutherans. Does anyone have any substantial information on the early (pre-immigration) history of the name?
Thanks in advance.
I am somewhat distantly related to some Rosemans who lived in Rowan County, NC, and from what I have gathered thus far, all of them can be traced back to Germany, in the early 18th century, through Johan Jacob Rosenmann. My grandfather seems to think that it is/was a Jewish name, but he bases that on nothing more than "it sounds Jewish", so I take it with a grain of salt, but thought I might inquire about that as well. Everything I have found so far indicates that they were, in fact, Lutherans. Does anyone have any substantial information on the early (pre-immigration) history of the name?
Thanks in advance.