| ![Show Contents]() Larouche History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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France
Etymology of LaroucheWhat does the name Larouche mean? The name Larouche 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 Larouche familyThe surname Larouche was first found in Languedoc where the family has held a family seat since ancient times. Early History of the Larouche familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Larouche 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 Larouche History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Larouche 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 Larouche familyAnother 34 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Larouche Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Larouche RankingCanada, the name Larouche is the 353rd most popular surname with an estimated 12,857 people with that name. 1 However, in Quebec, Canada, the name Larouche is ranked the 100th most popular surname. 2 Migration of the Larouche 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.
| Contemporary Notables of the name Larouche (post 1700) | + |
- Lyndon Hermyle LaRouche Jr. (1922-2019), American political activist who founded the LaRouche movement and the National Caucus of Labor Committees (NCLC)
- Fred L. LaRouche, American Republican politician, Candidate in primary for Michigan State Senate 21st District, 1960 3
- Steve Larouche (b. 1971), Canadian hockey player who played two seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) with the Ottawa Senators, New York Rangers, and Los Angeles Kings from 1994-1996
- Pierre Larouche (b. 1955), Canadian hockey forward who played in the National Hockey League for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Montreal Canadiens, Hartford Whalers, and New York Rangers between 1974 and 1988
- Justin Larouche (b. 1995), Canadian handballer
- Stéphan Larouche, Canadian boxing trainer, one of the two coaches of the Canadian team at the 2004 Summer Olympics
- Marie-France Larouche (b. 1980), Canadian gold, two-time silver and three-time bronze medalist curler
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