Show ContentsLe roch History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The name Le roch 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 Le roch family

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

Early History of the Le roch family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Le roch 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 Le roch History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Le roch 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 Le roch family

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Le roch Ranking

In France, the name Le roch is the 3,476th most popular surname with an estimated 2,000 - 2,500 people with that name. 1

Migration of the Le roch 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.



  1. http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/


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