Laroches History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Laroches is derived from the Old French word "roche," meaning "rock," and was likely first used as a name to describe someone who resided near a prominent rock. Early Origins of the Laroches familyThe surname Laroches was first found in Languedoc where the family has held a family seat since ancient times. Early History of the Laroches familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Laroches research. Another 397 words (28 lines of text) covering the years 1031, 1082, 1094, 1100, 1200, 1307, 1326, 1351, 1600, 1693, 1703, 1769, 1772 and 1786 are included under the topic Early Laroches History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Laroches Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Laroche, Laroches, Larauche, Lareauche, Larouche, LaRouche, De Roche, La Roche, Roche, de la Roche and many more. Early Notables of the Laroches familyAnother 34 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Laroches Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Laroches familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Jacques LaRoche, aged 43; settled in Louisiana in 1719; Constantine Laroche settled in America in 1769; Zacharie Laroche settled in Philadelphia in 1795.
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