Leroy Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Leroy surname: its meaning, its roots in France, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Leroy name
Leroy means "the king", from the Old French le roi. It was a nickname for someone with a regal manner, for a man who had been crowned king of a festival, guild or archery contest, or for someone in royal service. The name is most common in northern France and Belgium, and it travelled to Quebec and the United States.
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This overview covers the Leroy name in France. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Belgium, Canada and the United States; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Leroy name FAQ
What does the Leroy name mean?
The king. Common variants include Le Roy, Leroi, Roy.
Where does the Leroy surname come from?
It originates in France, and is also found in Belgium, Canada and the United States.
Is there a Leroy coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Leroy crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Leroy coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Albert Dauzat, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille et prénoms de France (Larousse); Marie-Thérèse Morlet, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille (Perrin, 1991); Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).