Loux History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe roots of the German surname Loux can be traced to Swabia, now the region of Baden-Wurrtemberg. The name may be a diminutive of the personal name Lukas, used as a surname to mean "son of Laux." Alternatively, the name may be of nickname origin, deriving from the German word "Luchs," meaning "lynx." In this case, the name would have been first borne by someone with keen eyesight. Early Origins of the Loux familyThe surname Loux was first found in the village of Geislingen, where Hans Lux, the first recorded bearer of the name, was living in 1484. The name spread throughout Swabia during its earliest years, eventually emerging in other regions of Germany as well. Early History of the Loux familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Loux research. Another 109 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1484, 1555, 1568, 1612, 1642, 1773 and 1793 are included under the topic Early Loux History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Loux Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Laux, Lux, Loux, Luchs, Luch, Lauck, Lukart and others. Early Notables of the Loux familyAnother 43 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Loux Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Loux RankingIn France, the name Loux is the 5,233rd most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 1
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Loux Settlers in United States in the 18th CenturyLoux Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
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