Surname · French origin
Leroy
Meaning
The surname Leroy means The king.
Origin
French
Type
other
U.S. rank (2010)
#4,338
U.S. bearers (2010)
7,579
How common is it?
Leroy ranks #4,338 among U.S. surnames (2010 U.S. Census), recorded for about 7,579 people.
The origin of the surname Leroy
Leroy means “the king,” a nickname perhaps for one who played a king in pageants.
How French surnames work
French surnames grew from patronymics, occupations (Boucher, “butcher”), locational names (often with “de”, “du” or “des”), and descriptive nicknames. Norman French carried many into England after 1066, and centuries of French pronunciation smoothed their forms. Regional languages such as Breton and Occitan added further distinctive names.
Variants & spellings
- Le Roy
Frequently asked questions
What does the surname Leroy mean?
The surname Leroy means The king. Leroy means “the king,” a nickname perhaps for one who played a king in pageants.
Where does the surname Leroy come from?
Leroy is a surname of French origin.
What kind of surname is Leroy?
Leroy is a other surname.
How common is the surname Leroy in the United States?
Leroy ranks #4,338 among U.S. surnames (2010 U.S. Census), recorded for about 7,579 people.