Rocher History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Rocher familyThe surname Rocher was first found in Limousin where this eminent family held a family seat in the honour of the seigneurie of Lapeyrouse. Jean de La Rochelle, John of Rupella, and Johannes de Rupella (c. 1200-1245), was a French Franciscan and theologian. Born in La Rochelle, a seaport on the Bay of Biscay, France, he was a pupil of Alexander of Hales and was the first Franciscan to receive a bachelor's degree of theology from the University of Paris. An important branch of this family moved to Maine and provided many of the migrants to North America. Notable amongst this family was Alexis-Marie Rochon, an astronomer, explorer, and member of the Academy of Sciences in 1771, who died in 1817, of note was his "Voyage à Madasgar". Chavannes de Rochon, dramatic author in 1730 to 1800, who wrote the opera "Les Pretendus" in 1789. Early History of the Rocher familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rocher research. The years 1730, 1771, 1789, 1800, and 1817 are included under the topic Early Rocher History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Rocher Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Rochon, Le Rochon, Du Rochon, Lerochon, Durochon and many more. Early Notables of the Rocher familyMore information is included under the topic Early Rocher Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Rocher RankingIn France, the name Rocher is the 436th most popular surname with an estimated 9,905 people with that name. 1
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Rocher Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Rocher Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Rocher Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
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