Renouf

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This is a family surname of very long standing in Jersey. It was present among William the Conqueror's force at the Battle of Hastings


Alfred Charles Renouf and his granddaughter Irene


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Pre-1500 arms researched by Julian Wilson

Origin of Surname

The surname Renouf, which is found extensively in Jersey, originated as a given name. Renoaf is the Norman Ranulf either from the Norse Ragnulf or Frankish Regenwulf, or Ragin Wulf. The exact origin is disputed.

Our trusted source of information on French names (and several other sources for derivation of family names) suggests that the name Renou comes from the germanic Raginwulf (ragin = 'counsel' + wulf = 'wolf') and notes that spelling variants are found in Manche - Renouf; Ile et Vilaine, Brittany - Renoul; and further south - Renoux, although that may have a different derivation, from the given name Arnou.

It is also suggested that the name comes from the Germanic Raginwald, roughly translated as a ruler who took advice.

Norse or German?

It is alternatively suggested that because Renou/Renouf are exclusive to Normandy, the origin must have been the Norse Ragnulf. This might be a somewhat academic distinction because sources for Norse names suggest that Ragnulf is a variant of the personal name Raginolf, which is of old German origin.

By the end of the first millennium Renouf became established as a surname in Normandy, with a variety of spellings, and people with the surname lived in the villages in the northern Contentin Peninsula (Theville, Gonnerville) and around Caen and Bayeux (Isigny-sur-Mer, Ver-sur-Mer, Cahagnes, Saint Contest, Cheux, Mosles, Landes Sur Ajon). They were not all related.

Early records

W C Renouf, of Ville Bree, St Martin, with potatoes for export

The Falaise Roll, which lists the Companions who fought with William the Conqueror in 1066 at the Battle of Hastings, includes five Renoufs; Renouf of Vailort and Renouf of St Valery (both in Upper Normandy); Renouf of Colonbelles; Renouf of Vaubadan (both in Lower Normandy, near Caen) and Renouf Peveral. However, the Doomsday Book of 1086 shows that there were no Renoufs among the 190 Norman counts who held over half of England as their fief.

The name appears in the Assize Roll of 1309.

Variants

  • Ranulf
  • Ranulph
  • Ranulphu
  • Renou
  • Renoul
  • Renoux



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Emigrant to Canada

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Family businesses


Staff at Renouf's pharmacy in Burrard Street
  • In 1790 Charles Renouf announced the sale of his 36-ton brig Mary Ann, masterJean Le Riche, in the Gazette de l'Ile de Jersey
    In 1790 Charles Renouf announced the sale of his 36-ton brig Mary Ann, masterJean Le Riche, in the Gazette de l'Ile de Jersey
  • Renouf father and son, tea merchants. See Descendants of Jean Renouf of St Martin
    Renouf father and son, tea merchants. See Descendants of Jean Renouf of St Martin
  • De Gruchy, Renouf and Clement establishment in Newfoundland
    De Gruchy, Renouf and Clement establishment in Newfoundland
  • Renoufs Ltd of Don Street also ran the Drug Stores at 18 Burrard Street, which sold its own Eau de Cologne
    Renoufs Ltd of Don Street also ran the Drug Stores at 18 Burrard Street, which sold its own Eau de Cologne
  • The Renouf brothers ran St Mary's Garage in 1950
    The Renouf brothers ran St Mary's Garage in 1950
  • 1905
    1905
  • Renouf ironmonger
    Renouf ironmonger
  • Jeanne Renouf at her market stall
    Jeanne Renouf at her market stall
  • 1948
    1948
  • 1948
    1948
  • Stall taken over by Huelin from Renouf in St Helier market
    Stall taken over by Huelin from Renouf in St Helier market
  • 1881 advert
    1881 advert
  • John Renouf annouced the opening of his Grove Place shop in Chronique de Jersey in 1850
    John Renouf annouced the opening of his Grove Place shop in Chronique de Jersey in 1850
  • W C Renouf advertised that he had taken over John Amy's St Martin shop in Chronique de Jersey in 1860. This was almost certainly William Charles Renouf, aged 20 at the time. He was the son of Nicollas and Jeanne, nee Gaudin
    W C Renouf advertised that he had taken over John Amy's St Martin shop in Chronique de Jersey in 1860. This was almost certainly William Charles Renouf, aged 20 at the time. He was the son of Nicollas and Jeanne, nee Gaudin
  • Renouf's lemonade powder, advertised in 1900 in Chronique de Jersey
    Renouf's lemonade powder, advertised in 1900 in Chronique de Jersey
  • Thomas Renouf was farming at Clos Fallu, St Martin, in 1910
    Thomas Renouf was farming at Clos Fallu, St Martin, in 1910
  • John Francis Murley Renouf was farming at La Garenne, Trinity, in 1920
    John Francis Murley Renouf was farming at La Garenne, Trinity, in 1920


Family properties


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Family album

The Renouf family on their farm in 1950
Cousins Linda Ivy Renouf (sitting) and Alice Blampied Gabeldu in about 1900. Linda was born in 1887, the daughter of John Blampied Renouf and Ada Jane Bisson. Alice was born in 1889, the daughter of Philip Gabeldu and Alice Bisson. Linda was brought up with her cousin after her mother died and her father left the island
Museum curator and distinguished geologist, John Renouf, who died in 2025
  • Renouf family in Durban, Christmas 1958
    Renouf family in Durban, Christmas 1958
  • Threshing on a Renouf farm in 1900
    Threshing on a Renouf farm in 1900
  • An unknown Mr and Mrs Renouf from an Orviss family album ...
    An unknown Mr and Mrs Renouf from an Orviss family album ...
  • ... apparently not related to the family owning the album
    ... apparently not related to the family owning the album
  • A postcard sent to Miss J Renouf at Hatton Cottage, St Luke, from Carrickfergus in 1906
    A postcard sent to Miss J Renouf at Hatton Cottage, St Luke, from Carrickfergus in 1906
  • A postcard sent to Mrs Renouf at Greenhill, Gorey, for Christmas 1910 from S Le Gresley. A little detective work has enabled us to trace this Renouf family back to the 17th century
    A postcard sent to Mrs Renouf at Greenhill, Gorey, for Christmas 1910 from S Le Gresley. A little detective work has enabled us to trace this Renouf family back to the 17th century
  • Postcard sent to Miss Renouf of St Mary in 1909.
    Postcard sent to Miss Renouf of St Mary in 1909.
  • Another postcard, which identifies her as Olive. She was born in 1888, the daughter of Edouard and Anne Elizabeth, nee Le Boutillier]] ...
    Another postcard, which identifies her as Olive. She was born in 1888, the daughter of Edouard and Anne Elizabeth, nee Le Boutillier]] ...
  • ... another of Olive's postcards, received in 1903 ...
    ... another of Olive's postcards, received in 1903 ...
  • ...and one sent to her father the following year
    ...and one sent to her father the following year
  • Valerie Renouf's wartime identity card
    Valerie Renouf's wartime identity card

Occupation curfew cards

Curfew passes issued to Harold, Lawrence and Nelson Renouf during the Occupation as members of the Honorary Police [1]

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    Harold Renouf
  • Lawrence Renouf
    Lawrence Renouf
  • Nelson Renouf
    Nelson Renouf

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    St Peter parish cemetery
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    St Peter parish cemetery
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  • The grave of Great War casualty Edward Renouf at Courcelette British Cemetery, Somme
    The grave of Great War casualty Edward Renouf at Courcelette British Cemetery, Somme
  • The grave of Great War casualty John de la Cour Renouf at Ste Marie Cemetery, Le Havre
    The grave of Great War casualty John de la Cour Renouf at Ste Marie Cemetery, Le Havre
  • The grave of Great War casualty Stanley John Renouf at Bancourt British Cemetery, Near Bapaume
    The grave of Great War casualty Stanley John Renouf at Bancourt British Cemetery, Near Bapaume
  • The grave of Great War casualty Wilford Vautier Renouf at St Lawrence churchyard, Stratford-Sub-Castle, near Salisbury
    The grave of Great War casualty Wilford Vautier Renouf at St Lawrence churchyard, Stratford-Sub-Castle, near Salisbury


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Notes and references

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