Desmarches History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEtymology of DesmarchesWhat does the name Desmarches mean? The prestigious surname Desmarches 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, Desmarches 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 Desmarches familyThe surname Desmarches 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 Desmarches familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Desmarches 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 Desmarches History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Desmarches Spelling VariationsSpelling 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 Desmarches familyAnother 37 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Desmarches Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Desmarches familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: George Marche settled in New England in 1638; Hugh Marche, aged 20; settled in New England in 1638; William Marches settled in Philadelphia in 1836; Anthony March, aged 19.
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: Tant a souffert la Marche
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