The noble surname Rochas is of Spanish descent, and is of locative origin, deriving from a topographic characteristic near the place where the original bearer lived or owned land. The name Rochas is derived from the Catalan word "roca" meaning "rock" or "tower of strength."
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Early Origins of the Rochas family
The surname Rochas was first found in the region of Catalonia, an area allied with the powerful kingdom of Aragon during the Middle Ages.
Early History of the Rochas family
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Rochas Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Roco, Rocas, Rocca, Rocha and others.
Early Notables of the Rochas family
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Rochas Ranking
France, the name Rochas is the 3,960th most popular surname with an estimated 1,500 - 2,000 people with that name. 1
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Migration of the Rochas family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Esteban De La Roca who arrived in American in 1528; Andres Roca De Togures who settled in Honduras in 1557; and Bartolome Roca who arrived in New Spain in 1580. Among later settlers were Francisco Roca Roig who arrived in Puerto Rico in 1821.
