Definition: From the French "roux," meaning red, this descriptive surname was used to refer to an individual with red hair or a ruddy complexion.
Surname Origin: French
Alternate Surname Spellings: ROUS, ROUT, LEROUX, LEROUT, LEROU, DE ROUX, LEROUX, LA ROUX, LA ROUS, ROUSSE
Nom très fréquent en France (Bouches-du-Rhône)