Roux

Roux Meaning & Origin

About Roux
The surname Roux is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "rous," meaning "red." It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to individuals with red hair or a reddish complexion. The name Roux has variations in spelling, such as Rousseau or Leroux, and is relatively common in French-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Roux: 3,387
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,594
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.15

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Roux 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 Roux is not currently available.

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Roux in Braille

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

The name Roux in braille

How to sign the name Roux using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Roux using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Roux in sign language

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