Lerch History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Lerch reached English shores for the first time with the ancestors of the Lerch family as they migrated following the Norman Conquest in 1066. Lerch is a name for a bowman or archer. The surname Lerch was originally derived from the Old French word archer, and the preposition le, which means the, which is abbreviated to l' when placed next to a vowel, as in l'archer. Early Origins of the Lerch familyThe surname Lerch was first found in Derbyshire and Nottingham, where they were granted lands by King William, Duke of Normandy, for their assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 A.D. William L'Archairus, was General of bowmen for Duke William, and he was granted the Hundred of Sunburne in Hampshire in the year 1086. He was so recorded in the Domesday Book. Both William L'Archer and his son were, according to Barlow, and his "Peerage of England," at the Conquest. Early History of the Lerch familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lerch research. Another 85 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1778 is included under the topic Early Lerch History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Lerch Spelling VariationsMultitudes of spelling variations are a hallmark of Anglo Norman names. Most of these names evolved in the 11th and 12th century, in the time after the Normans introduced their own Norman French language into a country where Old and Middle English had no spelling rules and the languages of the court were French and Latin. To make matters worse, medieval scribes spelled words according to sound, so names frequently appeared differently in the various documents in which they were recorded. The name was spelled Larcher, Lercher, Lurcher, Larchier and others. Early Notables of the Lerch familyMore information is included under the topic Early Lerch Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Lerch RankingIn the United States, the name Lerch is the 9,312nd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
Because of this political and religious unrest within English society, many people decided to immigrate to the colonies. Families left for Ireland, North America, and Australia in enormous numbers, traveling at high cost in extremely inhospitable conditions. The New World in particular was a desirable destination, but the long voyage caused many to arrive sick and starving. Those who made it, though, were welcomed by opportunities far greater than they had known at home in England. Many of these families went on to make important contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. Analysis of immigration records indicates that some of the first North American immigrants bore the name Lerch or a variant listed above: Lerch Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Lerch Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Lerch Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
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The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto. Motto: Sola bona quae honesta Motto Translation: Those things only are good which are honest.
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