Show ContentsLarcher History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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

Early Origins of the Larcher family

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

Early History of the Larcher family

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Larcher Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Larcher family

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Larcher Ranking

In France, the name Larcher is the 658th most popular surname with an estimated 7,194 people with that name. 1


United States Larcher migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Larcher Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Joseph Larcher who landed in North America in 1771

Canada Larcher migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Larcher Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century
  • Madeleine Larcher, who arrived in Canada in 1667

Contemporary Notables of the name Larcher (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


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


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