Show ContentsLe'rousseau History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Le'rousseau Family Crest Download (JPG) Heritage Series - 600 DPI

Family Crest Download (JPG) Heritage Series - 600 DPI

Etymology of Le'rousseau

What does the name Le'rousseau mean?

From the historical and enchanting region of France emerged a multitude of noble families, including the distinguished Le'rousseau family. Originally, the French people were known only by a single name. The process by which hereditary surnames were adopted in France is extremely interesting. Surnames evolved during the Middle Ages when people began to assume an extra name to avoid confusion and to further identify themselves. Often they adopted names that were derived from nicknames. Nickname surnames were derived from an eke-name, or added name. They usually reflected the physical characteristics or attributes of the first person that used the name. The name Le'rousseau is a nickname type of surname for a person with red hair or a ruddy complexion. Tracing the origin of the name further, we found the name Le'rousseau was originally derived from the Old French word rous, meaning red.

Early Origins of the Le'rousseau family

The surname Le'rousseau was first found in Bourgogne, where the family held a family seat since ancient times.

Early History of the Le'rousseau family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Le'rousseau research. Another 265 words (19 lines of text) covering the years 1662, 1671, 1728 and 1871 are included under the topic Early Le'rousseau History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Le'rousseau Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Rousseau, Rouseau, Rosseau, Rouseault, Roussault, Rouseult, Rosault, Rosseault, Rousult, DeRousseau, Derousseau, de Rousseau, De Rousault, de Rousault, Derousult, DeRouseau, de Rouseau, De Rouseau, LeRousseau, le Rousseau, Lerousseau, Aurousseau and many more.

Early Notables of the Le'rousseau family

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Le'rousseau migration to Canada+

Le'rousseau Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century
  • Jean LeRousseau, who landed in Canada in 1644

The Le'rousseau Motto+

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Non me frustra laedes
Motto Translation: Do not harm me without reason


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