Rioux History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Rioux familyThe surname Rioux was first found in Normandy (French: Normandie), the former Duchy of Normandy, where they held a family seat at Lerous near Rouen in the county of Breteuil, and were descended from Turchil Leroux who lived about 1070. He or his son was known as "Ralph the Red" and stood very high in the favor of King Henry I. Later in 1190 he operated from his castle of Pont-Echanfré near Bernai in the Norman Vexin. He died in the wreck of the "Blanche Nef" with the King's two sons. This main stem of the family were eventually elevated to Barons of the Empire after the Revolution. Early History of the Rioux familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rioux research. Another 72 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1677 and 1734 are included under the topic Early Rioux History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Rioux Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Riou, Rioux, Rieux, Rioult, Roux, Rou, Roue, de Riou and many more. Early Notables of the Rioux familyMore information is included under the topic Early Rioux Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Rioux World RankingIn the United States, the name Rioux is the 8,173rd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 However, in Canada, the name Rioux is ranked the 321st most popular surname with an estimated 13,906 people with that name. 2 And in Quebec, Canada, the name Rioux is the 125th popular surname. 3 France ranks Rioux as 4,631st with 1,500 - 2,000 people. 4
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Rioux Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Rioux Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century
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