Rognvald is a name associated with several historical figures in Norse history, particularly in the context of the Viking Age. One notable Rognvald was Rognvald Eysteinsson, a 9th-century nobleman from Norway, who became the first Earl of Møre and played a significant role in the early formation of the region's power structures. Another prominent figure is Rognvald of Orkney, who was an earl in the 10th century. He is known for his connections to the Scottish and Norse royal families and for his involvement in the expansion of Viking influence in the British Isles. His legacy is often linked to the establishment of the Orkney earldom.