About Rous
The surname Rous is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Hróðgeirr," meaning "fame-spear." It was later anglicized to "Rous." The name was likely given to someone who was renowned for their skill in battle or had a notable reputation. Over time, the surname Rous has evolved and spread throughout different regions, with variations such as Rouse and Rows.
The surname Rous is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Rous 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 Rous is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Rous in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Rous using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.