Gerou Family History & Genealogy
Gerou Last Name History & Origin
AddSummary
Originating in France, the surname "Gerou" was associated with a family that held lands in France for centuries.
History
In the late 1600's, Philippe Giroux was given the title of Marquis de Vessey for his service to the King of France. As the family grew and spread throughout France, the surname's spelling changed and one of these variations was Gerou. The family was an active part of the French Revolution.
Eventually, some of the family immigrated to Canada in the 1600s. Toussaint Giroux, born 1636, worked as a weaver. Part of the family also immigrated to Louisiana in the United States. There are currently over 54,500 people living in the United States with this last name.
Name Origin
We know that this surname was first used in France but there is no translation for the word "Gerou" in French.
Spellings & Pronunciations
Alternate surnames may be Giroux, Giroulx, Giroud, Girou, Geroux, Geroulx, Gerrou, Jiroux, and Jeroux.
Nationality & Ethnicity
A French surname, the exact spelling of Gerou was changed as the family spread throughout France.
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The average age of a Gerou family member is 69.0 years old according to our database of 142 people with the last name Gerou that have a birth and death date listed.
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