Arnoux: Last Name Origin and Family Crest

People called Arnoux share their surname's story with Arnaud, its better-known spelling.

What does the surname Arnoux mean?

Surname dictionaries give the meaning as “Eagle ruler”.

Is Arnoux the same name as Arnaud?

Before spelling was fixed, Arnaud was also written Arnoux. You may also find the name written Arnaut and Arnault.

Does every Arnoux family have a crest?

A coat of arms belongs to a particular family line rather than to everyone named Arnoux, so the heraldry linked to Arnaud is a starting point, not an automatic right.

Get the complete Arnoux report, with a museum-style coat of arms.