Rougeau History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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France

Similar to many French family names, the distinguished surname Rougeau is a proud sign of a rich and ancient ancestry. The earliest forms of hereditary surnames in France were the patronymic surnames, which are derived from the father's given name, and metronymic surnames, which are derived from the mother's given name. The patronyms were derived from a variety of given names that were of many different origins. As well as the names of the saints of the Christian Church, many of the most common French surnames are derived from personal names of Germanic origin. They derive from the language of the Visigoths, who controlled France between the mid-5th and early 8th centuries. The family name Roget is derived from the popular Old French given name Rogier, meaning famous spear.

Early Origins of the Rougeau family

The surname Rougeau was first found in Savoy (French: Savoie) in the Rhône-Alpes region of the French Alps, where the family has held a family seat since very early times.

Throughout the centuries this ancient family expanded, developed and grew in size and influence. Noble François Roget was awarded the title of Lord of Fesson in recognition of the large contribution to his region and had his nobility confirmed and recorded in 1620. The family moved and eventually branched out to Annecy.

Nobles among this acclaimed family were François Roget and Mathieu Roget who lived in Annecy in 1622. As reward for his extensive involvement in the social, political and cultural affairs of his community, Jacques Philibert was created Lord of Chollex and was mentioned in 1700. Among the famous members of this ancient family was Louis, Lord of Andruéjols and of Roziers. Through his marriage with Isabelle de La Fagette, heiress of the house of La Fagette, the family acquired wealth and fame.

Due to their great influence and participation in the affairs of Gévaudan, descendants of this ancient family were granted titles such as Lords of La Fagette and had their nobility confirmed and recorded till the end of the 17th century.

Early History of the Rougeau family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rougeau research. Another 105 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1259, 1550, 1617, 1624, 1642, 1665, 1715 and 1722 are included under the topic Early Rougeau History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Rougeau Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Roget, Roger, Rogier, Rogey, Rogay, Rogger, Rauget, Rauger, Raugey and many more.

Early Notables of the Rougeau family

Notable in the family name at this time was François Roger de Gaignières (1642-1715), French genealogist, antiquary and collector; Estienne Roger (1665-1722), a French printer and publisher who worked in the Netherlands; and Louis de...
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Rougeau migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Rougeau Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

William Henri Rougeau, aged 55, arrived in New York in 1918 aboard the ship "Rochambeau" from Bordeaux, France 1
Amelia Rougeau, aged 46, arrived in New York in 1918 aboard the ship "Rochambeau" from Bordeaux, France 1
John Rougeau, aged 16, arrived in New York in 1918 aboard the ship "Rochambeau" from Bordeaux, France 1

Rougeau migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Rougeau Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Pierre Rougeau, son of Jean and Marie, who married Thérèse Cole, daughter of Joseph and Marie, in Boucherville, Quebec on 17th January 1718 2
Jean Rougeau, son of Jean-Baptiste and Marie, who married Marguerite Laleu, daughter of Léon-Antoine and Marie-Françoise, in Varennes, Quebec on 16th April 1731 2
Jacques Rougeau, son of Pierre and Thérèse, who married Marie-Josephte Coulon, daughter of Louis-Antoine and Geneviève, in Varennes, Quebec on 10th January 1746 2
Pierre Rougeau, son of Pierre and Thérèse, who married Marie-Josephte Coulon, daughter of Louis-Antoine and Geneviève, in Varennes, Quebec on 10th January 1746 2
Antoine Rougeau, son of Jean-Baptiste and Marguerite, who married Marie-Louise Senécal, daughter of Paul and Marie, in Varennes, Quebec on 24th June 1765 2
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Contemporary Notables of the name Rougeau (post 1700) +

René Anthony Rougeau (b. 1986), American professional basketball player
Jacques Rougeau Sr. (1930-2019), Canadian professional wrestler and father of wrestlers Jacques Rougeau, Armand Rougeau and Raymond Rougeau
Lauriane Rougeau (b. 1990), Canadian two-time gold and four-time silver medalist ice hockey player
Jean Rougeau (1929-1983), French-Canadian professional wrestler, known by his ring name Johnny Rougeau
Raymond "Ray" Rougeau (b. 1955), French-Canadian former professional wrestler and French language television presenter and commentator
Armand Rougeau (b. 1961), French-Canadian professional wrestler
Jacques Rougeau Jr. (b. 1960), French-Canadian retired professional wrestler

Citations +

Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
Internoscia, Arthur E., and Claire Chevrier. Dictionnaire National des Canadiens Français 1608-1760. Vol. 2, Institut Drouin, 1958.