About Laperouse
The surname Laperouse is of French origin and is derived from the word "la perouse," meaning "the passage" or "the strait." It is a topographic surname typically given to someone who lived near a narrow passage or strait. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was skilled at navigating through difficult or narrow paths.
The surname Laperouse is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Laperouse based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Laperouse is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Laperouse in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Laperouse using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.