Definition of "Ross"

An English and Scottish habitational surname from Scottish Gaelic derived from any of several places of that name, from Scottish Gaelic ros (“headland”).  examples

A male given name transferred from the surname, of early 19th century and later usage.  examples

A number of places in the United States:

1. A town in Marin County, California.  examples

2. A city and village in North Dakota.  examples

3. A census-designated place in Ohio.  examples

4. A city and town in Texas.  examples

5. A town in Wisconsin.  examples

6. A number of townships in the United States, listed under Ross Township.  examples

A small town in New Zealand on the West Coast of the South Island.  examples