Rothschild, ROTHS chyld or ROTH chyld, is the name of a German family that founded a famous banking firm in the late 1700's. The family opened banks in several European countries in the 1800's, and the company became known as the House of Rothschild. Today, the family operates banks, investment firms, and offices in the United Kingdom, France, the United States, and other countries. The family has also been prominent in industry, philanthropy, politics, and science.