Rous

Rous Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Rous is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Rous: 319
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 62714
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RS
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R UW1 Z
🌐 IPA
/rous*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rous in Braille

Here's how to represent Rous in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Rous in braille

How to sign the name Rous using Sign Language

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.

The name Rous in sign language

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