L'archer History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England
France

Etymology of L'archer

What does the name L'archer mean?

The noble French surname L'archer is of occupational origin, deriving from the trade or profession pursued by the first bearer. In this instance, the surname L'archer derives from the French word "archer" which signifies "bowman," deriving from the Latin word "arcuarius or arcarius" which signifies "bow." Therefore, the surname L'archer was used to distinguish a bowman or a maker of bows.

Early Origins of the L'archer family

The surname L'archer was first found in the southern region of Provence. An early reference to the L'archer name, shows that the Arquier family in Provence was listed among the ancient aristocracy of France.

Early History of the L'archer family

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L'archer Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Arquette, Arquier, Archer, Larquer, Larcher and many more.

Early Notables of the L'archer family

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L'archer Ranking

France, the name L'archer is the 658^th most popular surname with an estimated 7,194 people with that name. 1

L'archer migration to the United States +

L'archer Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Joseph Larcher who landed in North America in 1771

L'archer migration to Canada +

L'archer Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century

Madeleine Larcher, who arrived in Canada in 1667

Contemporary Notables of the name L'archer (post 1700) +

Brigadier-General Elophe-Jean Larcher (1880-1949), French Commanding Officer Infantry, 53rd Infantry Division (1939-1940) 2
Hubert Larcher (b. 1921), French physician and authority on industrial medicine who was also active in the field of parapsychology

Sources +

http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
Generals of World War II. (Retrieved 2011, October 6) Elophe-Jean Larcher. Retrieved from http://generals.dk/general/Larcher/Elophe-Jean/France.html