Rousset Last Name: Meaning and Heraldic Roots

Looking for a Rousset coat of arms? Arms were granted to families, not to surnames, and our research shows which heraldic tradition fits yours.

The meaning behind Rousset

The last name Rousset is a variant form of Rousseau, a well-known French family name. The family name meaning is “Little red-haired one”, the same as for Rousseau.

A variant of Rousseau

Before spelling was fixed, Rousseau was also written Rousset. You may also find the name written Roussel and Leroux.

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