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The prestigious surname Lemarche originated in the enchanting region of Lorraine, in France and is derived from the Old French word "marché," meaning "market." Presumably, the first to bear this surname would have lived or worked in such a place. As such, Lemarche is classed as a topographic surname, a form of hereditary surname created from a the word for a physical feature such as a hill, stream, church, or type of tree.

Early Origins of the Lemarche family

The surname Lemarche was first found in Lorraine, where this notable family has held a family seat since ancient times.

Some of the family emigrated to England shortly after the Conquest. "Nicholas de la March, then entered in 1316 as Lord of Nunney-de-la-Mare in Somersetshire, can have been no other than Nicholas de la Mare. Similar confusion may exist in other entries where it may more easily escape detection, and I therefore only quote the following with due reserve. Bartholomew de la March occurs in the Rotidi Cnrice Regis of 1194-98: and in the time of Edward I., Alice de la March was of Berkshire, Ralph le March, and his son Engelard, of Shropshire, and Henry, Thomas, and William le March, all three of Kent." 1

Early History of the Lemarche family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lemarche research. Another 187 words (13 lines of text) covering the years 1221, 1279, 1384, 1391, 1424, 1430, 1447, 1501, 1676 and 1738 are included under the topic Early Lemarche History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Lemarche Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Marche, Marches, La Marche, Lamarche, Lamarches, de Marche, Demarche, Demarches, des Marche, Desmarche, Desmarches, Le Marche, Lemarche, Lemarches, March, Marchat, Marché and many more.

Early Notables of the Lemarche family

Another 37 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Lemarche Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Canada Lemarche migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Lemarche Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century
  • Jean LeMarche, who arrived in Montreal in 1653
  1. Cleveland, Dutchess of The Battle Abbey Roll with some Account of the Norman Lineages. London: John Murray, Abermarle Street, 1889. Print. Volume 3 of 3

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