The Leroux Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Leroux, its origins in France, and the story behind a Leroux family crest.
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Origin of the Leroux name
Leroux means "the red-haired one", from Old French le, "the", and roux, "red", a nickname for a man with red hair or a ruddy face. It is the northern form, while Roux, without the article, is more usual in the south. Leroux is especially frequent in Normandy, Brittany and the Paris region, and in Quebec.
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This overview covers the Leroux name in France. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Canada, Belgium and Switzerland; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Leroux name FAQ
What does the Leroux name mean?
The red-haired one. Common variants include Roux, Le Roux, Rousseau.
Where does the Leroux surname come from?
It originates in France, and is also found in Canada, Belgium and Switzerland.
Is there a Leroux coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Leroux crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Leroux coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Albert Dauzat & Marie-Thérèse Morlet, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille et prénoms de France; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).