Rouyer History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Netherlands

Early Origins of the Rouyer family

The surname Rouyer was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in North Holland, a province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Amsterdam, Haarlem and Hilversum. It was the seat of the old Counts of Holland. Seat of one of the oldest families is Brederode Castle near Haarlem. There are many old and quaint towns in the province. including Medemblik, Enkhuizen, Hoorn, Edam, and Monnikendam. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Rouyer family

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Rouyer Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Royer, Royers, Royyer, Royyers, Rouyer, Rouyers, Royerrs and many more.

Early Notables of the Rouyer family

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Rouyer Ranking

In France, the name Rouyer is the 814^th most popular surname with an estimated 6,227 people with that name. 1

Rouyer migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Rouyer Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Peter Rouyer, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1828
Pierre Rouyer, who settled in Louisiana in 1848
Felicienne Rouyer, who settled in Wisconsin sometime between 1856 and 1870

Contemporary Notables of the name Rouyer (post 1700) +

Kathy Rouyer, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for Presidential Elector for Idaho, 1972 2
Marie François Rouyer, French Divisional General during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars from 1789 to 1815 3
Jean Victor Rouyer, Baron de Saint-Victor, French Brigadier General during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars from 1789 to 1815 4
Jean-Pascal Rouyer, French Brigadier General during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars from 1789 to 1815 5
Charles Étienne Rouyer, French Brigadier General during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars from 1789 to 1815 6

Citations +

http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 10) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
Generals Who Served in the French Army during the Period 1789-1815. (Retrieved 2015, September 9) Marie Rouyer. Retrieved from http://www.napoleon-series.org/research/c_frenchgenerals.html
Generals Who Served in the French Army during the Period 1789-1815. (Retrieved 2015, September 9) Jean Rouyer. Retrieved from http://www.napoleon-series.org/research/c_frenchgenerals.html
Generals Who Served in the French Army during the Period 1789-1815. (Retrieved 2015, September 9) Jean-Pascal Rouyer. Retrieved from http://www.napoleon-series.org/research/c_frenchgenerals.html
Generals Who Served in the French Army during the Period 1789-1815. (Retrieved 2015, September 9) Charles Rouyer. Retrieved from http://www.napoleon-series.org/research/c_frenchgenerals.html