Theroux

Theroux Meaning & Origin

About Theroux
The surname Theroux is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "theron" or "therond," meaning "bull" or "ox." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a place associated with bulls or oxen, such as a pasture or a farm where these animals were kept. The name Theroux may also have been used as a nickname for someone who possessed characteristics associated with bulls, such as strength or stubbornness.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Theroux: 1,559
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17,927
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.53

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
0R
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
TA
πŸ”Š Soundex
T0602
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
TH ER0 UW1
🌐 IPA
/ΞΈΙ™ru/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('0R', 'TR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Theroux in Braille

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

The name Theroux in braille

How to sign the name Theroux using Sign Language

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

The name Theroux in sign language

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