There are
2646
Rollos in the USA
Rollo is the
11829th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Rollo

Rolloof

Viking chieftain who became the first ruler of Normandy after making a treaty with the French king Charles the Simple in the 10th century.

Rollothe

Legendary Viking leader, considered a founder and first ruler of the Viking-ruled Duchy of Normandy in the late 9th century.

Rollo,Duke

Also known as Robert I, he was the great-great-great-grandson of Rollo of Normandy and ruled as Duke of Normandy from 911 to 927.

WilliamLongsword

Son of Rollo and the second Duke of Normandy, responsible for expanding the territories of Normandy during his rule from 927 to 942.

RichardI,

Also known as Richard the Fearless, he was the third Duke of Normandy and played a major role in strengthening the duchy's internal and external affairs.

RichardII,

Also referred to as Richard the Good, he was the fourth Duke of Normandy, known for his efforts in continuing the development of Normandy's legal and administrative systems.

Williamthe

Descendant of Rollo, he became the Duke of Normandy in 1035 and successfully invaded England in 1066, establishing Norman rule in England as King William I.

Rollo Genealogy

OriginsScandinavia
Geographic DistributionNormandy, France
VariationsRollon
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration of the surname Rollo occurred during the Viking Age in the late 9th and early 10th centuries. It primarily took place in the region of Normandy, which was settled by Viking raiders and eventually integrated into the Frankish kingdom through diplomatic agreements. The reasons for migration and immigration during this period included seeking new lands, resources, and opportunities for trade and conquest.