Show ContentsLaroches History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The 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 family

The surname Laroches was first found in Languedoc where the family has held a family seat since ancient times.

Early History of the Laroches family

This 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 Variations

Spelling 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 family

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Migration of the Laroches family

Some 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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