There are
1849
Desrochess in the USA
Desroches is the
15763rd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Desroches

CharlesDesroches-Lapointe

Charles Desroches-Lapointe is a Canadian politician who served as the mayor of Mayor of Sainte-Justine-de-Newton, Quebec from 1977 to 1998.

ClaudeDesroches

Claude Desroches is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Montreal Canadiens and Minnesota North Stars.

DelphineDesroches

Delphine Desroches is a French professional basketball player who has played for various teams in the French and European leagues.

FrançoisDesroches

François Desroches is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who currently plays as a defenseman for the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins in the American Hockey League (AHL).

JeanDesroches

Jean Desroches is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Boston Bruins and California Golden Seals.

LouisDesroches

Louis Desroches is a French former professional road racing cyclist who specialized in the time trial discipline.

Marie-ClaireDesroches-Bernard

Marie-Claire Desroches-Bernard is a Canadian politician who served as the mayor of Repentigny, Quebec from 1983 to 2013.

PierreDesroches

Pierre Desroches is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Boston Bruins and Pittsburgh Penguins.

RobertDesroches

Robert Desroches is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Boston Bruins.

SergeDesroches

Serge Desroches is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Vancouver Canucks.

Desroches Genealogy

OriginsThe surname Desroches is of French origin. It is derived from the Old French word 'des roches,' meaning 'of the rocks' or 'from the rocks.' The name likely originated as a topographic or locational surname for someone who lived near or on rocky terrain.
Geographic DistributionThe surname Desroches is most commonly found in France, particularly in the regions of Pays de la Loire, Centre-Val de Loire, and Normandy. It is also found in Quebec, Canada, due to French immigration.
VariationsVariations of the surname Desroches include Des Roches, Roche, Rocha, Rocheleau, Larochelle, Rochette, Le Roch, Leroux, and Rochon.
Migration and ImmigrationThe Desroches surname may have been carried by French immigrants to other countries, particularly during periods of French colonization and exploration. In Canada, many individuals with the surname Desroches can be traced back to French settlers who arrived in Quebec during the 17th and 18th centuries.