| ![Show Contents]() Rocques History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of RocquesWhat does the name Rocques mean? Languedoc is the region of ancient France from which the name Rocques was derived. It comes from when the family lived in La Rocque, in l'Herault, Languedoc. Early Origins of the Rocques familyThe surname Rocques was first found in Languedoc where the family has held a family seat since ancient times. Early History of the Rocques familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rocques research. Another 460 words (33 lines of text) covering the years 1090, 1112, 1132, 1280, 1303, 1372, 1500, 1541, 1550, 1581, 1582, 1620, 1704, 1709, 1746, 1760 and 1762 are included under the topic Early Rocques History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Rocques Spelling VariationsOne can encounter great variation in the spelling of French surnames; in part, as spelling, and the spelling names was not yet standardized during the early development of the written French language. Later, there was much branching and movement of families, and spellings would change according to region. Variations of the name Rocques include La Roque, Roque, De Roque, du Roque, Rocque, La Rocque, du Rocque, Larocque, Laroc, Roquebrune and many more. Early Notables of the Rocques familyJohn Rocque (1704-1762), originally Jean, a French-born British surveyor and cartographer, best known for his detailed map of London published in 1746. He was one of four children of a Huguenot family who subsequently...
Another 34 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Rocques Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Rocques familyIn 1643, 109 years after the first landings by Cartier, there were only about 300 people in Quebec. Migration was slow. The fur trade attracted migrants, both noble and commoner. By 1675, there were 7000 French in Quebec. By the same year the French Acadian presence in the Maritimes had reached 500. The French founded Lower Canada, thus becoming one of the two great founding nations of Canada. The family name Rocques has made many distinguished contributions in France and New France to the world of science, culture, religion, and education. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Rocques were Joachim LaRoque settled in Louisiana in 1719; Stephen Larock settled in Virginia in 1648; Andrew Carles Larocque settled in Philadelphia in 1796; E. Larogue, aged 20.
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Deo vero et honori
Motto Translation: God and the honor
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