Leaux History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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France

Etymology of Leaux

What does the name Leaux mean?

The Leaux family name is thought to be derived from the Latin given name Lucas. There are versions of this name in most of the languages of Europe.

Early Origins of the Leaux family

The surname Leaux was first found in the old French Province of Angoumois. There is a German name Laux, and it is plausible that the bearers of this name in France are descended from them.

Early History of the Leaux family

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Leaux Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Laux, Lauks, Lauck, Laucks and others.

Early Notables of the Leaux family

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Migration of the Leaux family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Pierre Laux, a Huguenot emigrant, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1738; Ann Mary Laux, who is on record in New York in 1864; as well as Jacques Laux, who came to America in 1817 with his wife and their four children..