ROUS
Rous
Rous is an ancient English surname with Norman origins, derived from the Old French word "rous," meaning red-haired. The first recorded instance of the surname dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where a family bearing the name was listed as landowners in various counties throughout England.
The Rous family has a long and distinguished history, with notable individuals bearing the name over the centuries. One of the most prominent figures was Sir John Rous, who served as a Member of Parliament during the 15th century. The family also has strong connections to Suffolk, with the Rous family seat situated at Henham Park.
The Rous family crest features a red lion, symbolising courage and strength, on a golden background. This coat of arms has been borne by generations of the Rous family, reflecting their noble heritage.
Today, the surname Rous is relatively uncommon but continues to be found in various parts of the United Kingdom and around the world, carried by descendants of the distinguished lineage.
Typical given names associated with the Rous surname
Male
- Adam
- Daniel
- David
- James
- John
- Joseph
- Martin
- Peter
- Robert
- Simon
- Stephen
Female
- Charlotte
- Clare
- Emma
- Jean
- Joan
- Jody
- Judith
- Laura
- Natalie
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Sophie
- Valda
Similar and related surnames
- Roose
- Rose
- Ros
- Rouse
- Rowse
- Rowsell
- Ress
- Ruse
- Rush
- Russ
- Roes
- Roo
- Roos
- Reus
- Ross
- Roses
- Ro
- Rooze
- Rho
- Reu
- Roe
- Roese
- Rews
- Rooz
- Ruos
- Rosu
- Orus
- Rou
- Rouso
- Raas
- Raaz
- Race
- Raci
- Raees
- Raeisi
- Raes
- Raese
- Raess
- Raez
- Raice
- Raies
- Rais
- Raise
- Raisi
- Raiss
- Raissi
- Raisys
- Raiz
- Raos
- Ras
- Rasa
- Rase
- Rasi
- Raso
- Rass
- Rassa
- Rasse
- Rassi
- Rasu
- Rauce
- Raus
- Rausa
- Rause
- Rauseo
- Rausi
- Rauso
- Rauss
- Rausse
- Raux
- Rauza
- Raws
- Rawse
- Rays
- Raz
- Raza
- Raze
- Razee
- Razi
- Razia
- Razo
- Razu
- Razza
- Razzo
- Reace
- Reas
- Rease
- Reaz
- Rece
- Reci
- Recio
- Reece
- Rees
- Reese
- Reess
- Reeys
- Rehse
- Rehsi
- Reice
- Reihs
- Reis
- Reise
- Reisi
- Reiss
- Reisz
- Reiz
- Res
- Resa
- Resce
- Rese
- Resi
- Ressa
- Resse
- Resue
- Reuss
- Reux
- Rewse
- Reyce
- Reys
- Reyse
- Reyss
- Rez
- Reza
- Rezae
- Rezaee
- Rezaei
- Rezai
- Rezaie
- Rezia
- Rezza
- Rias
- Riaz
- Riazi
- Rice
- Riece
- Riehs
- Ries
- Riese
- Riess
- Riesz
- Riezzo
- Riis
- Riise
- Rios
- Riosa
- Riozzi
- Riozzie
- Ris
- Risa
- Rise
- Risi
- Riso
- Riss
- Risse
- Rissi
- Risso
- Rius
- Riz
- Riza
- Rizai
- Rizea
- Rizi
- Rizo
- Rizou
- Rizza
- Rizzi
- Rizzo
- Roas
- Roase
- Roce
- Roci
- Rocio
- Rohse
- Rohss
- Roice
- Rois
- Roise
- Roiz
- Roosa
- Rooss
- Rooza
- Rosa
- Rosai
- Rosea
- Roseau
- Rosee
- Rosi
- Rosia
- Rosie
- Roso
- Rossa
- Rosse
- Rosseau
- Rossi
- Rossie
- Rosso
- Rosz
- Rouas
- Rouce
- Roue
- Rough
- Rouissi
- Rouk
- Rouseau
- Roush
- Rousou
- Rouss
- Rousse
- Rousseau
- Roussi
- Rousso
- Roussou
- Routs
- Rouw
- Roux
- Rouz
- Rouze
- Rouzee
- Row
- Rowes
- Rowis
- Rows
- Royce
- Roys
- Royse
- Roz
- Roza
- Roze
- Rozea
- Rozee
- Rozeo
- Rozes
- Rozi
- Rozie
- Rozo
- Rozs
- Rozsa
- Rozze
- Rozzi
- Rozzo
- Ruas
- Ruce
- Ruci
- Rue
- Rueous
- Rues
- Ruess
- Ruez
- Rugh
- Rui
- Ruis
- Ruisi
- Ruiz
- Ruosi
- Ruoss
- Rus
- Rusa
- Rusi
- Rusia
- Ruso
- Russa
- Russe
- Russeau
- Russeu
- Russi
- Russie
- Russo
- Russu
- Rusu
- Rusz
- Ruus
- Ruys
- Ruz
- Ruza
- Ruze
- Ruzi
- Ruzza
- Ruzzi
- Ryce
- Ryres
- Rys
- Ryse
- Rysz
- Ryza
- Wrase
- Wrays
- Wrice
- Wyres
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There are approximately 387 people named Rous in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Rous.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Famous people named Rous
- Stanley Rous - President of FIFA (1895 to 1986)
- John Rous, 4th Earl of Stradbroke - Earl (1903 to 1983)
- John Rous, 2nd Earl of Stradbroke - Earl (1794 to 1886)
- John Rous - American privateer and officer of the British Royal Navy (1702 to 1760)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.