An English and Scottish habitational surname from Scottish Gaelic 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 number of places in the United States: • An unincorporated community in Pope County, Arkansas. • A town in Marin County, California. • An unincorporated community in Calumet Township, Lake County, Indiana. • An unincorporated community in Audubon County, Iowa. • An unincorporated community in Dieter Township, Roseau County, Minnesota. • A minor city in Mountrail County, North Dakota. • A township and census-designated place therein, in Butler County, Ohio. • A minor city in McLennan County, Texas. • A town in Forest County, Wisconsin. • An unincorporated community in the town of Liberty, Vernon County, Wisconsin. • A number of other townships in the United States, listed under Ross Township. • A hamlet in Middleton parish, Northumberland, England (OS grid ref NU1336). • A coastal hamlet south of Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway council area, Scotland (OS grid ref NX6444). • A coastal locality near Burnmouth, Scottish Borders council area, Scotland (OS grid ref NT9660). • A village in Northern Midlands council area, Tasmania, Australia. • A small town in the West Coast region, South Island, New Zealand.