Larocque is a French language surname found primarily in

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, Nova Scotia (formerly

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, Ontario, and the

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region of the United States. There are four main branches of the Larocque surname in North America: * Philibert Couillaud dit Roquebrune (1641–1700), is known to be from the diocese of Nevers in France. Because his marriage record was never found his parents name and location in France remain unknown. He was said to be a member of the Carignan-Salières Regiment. The regiment landed in Quebec in 1665. He was sent primarily to defend

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from the

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, and eventually settled down in Contrecoeur, Quebec. He married Catherine De La Porte dit St Georges in 1675 at Contrecoeur. The couple had 11 children in all. Members of this branch often have the surnames Larocque, Larock, Rock, Roquebrune, Rocquebrune, Rocque, Rockbrune, Rockburn or Couillaud. * Guillaume Larocque, from the diocese of

Albi Albi (; oc, Albi ) is a commune in southern France. It is the prefecture of the Tarn department, on the river Tarn, 85 km northeast of Toulouse. Its inhabitants are called ''Albigensians'' (french: Albigeois, Albigeoise(s), oc, albig� ...

, France, married Jeanne Boivin in

Montréal, Quebec Montreal ( ; officially Montréal, ) is the second-most populous city in Canada and most populous city in the Canadian province of Quebec. Founded in 1642 as '' Ville-Marie'', or "City of Mary", it is named after Mount Royal, the triple-pea ...

in 1717. * Antoine Larocque, writer for

King Louis XIV Louis XIV (Louis Dieudonné; 5 September 16381 September 1715), also known as Louis the Great () or the Sun King (), was List of French monarchs, King of France from 14 May 1643 until his death in 1715. His reign of 72 years and 110 days is the Li ...

, was from

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, France. He married Catherine Guillemot in 1752. * Francois Larocque, from France, married Marguerite Caplan about 1725.

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Andy LaRocque Andy LaRocque (born Anders Allhage, 29 November 1962) is a Swedish guitarist, songwriter, and producer, best known as a member of the Heavy metal music, heavy metal band King Diamond (band), King Diamond since 1985. Biography LaRocque started in ...

(born 1962), or Anders Allhage, musician from Sweden *

Charles La Rocque Charles La Rocque, also spelled Larocque, (November 15, 1809 – July 15, 1875) was a Canadian Roman Catholic priest and third Bishop of Saint-Hyacinthe from 1866 to 1875. Charles La Rocque was born 15 Nov. 1809 at Chambly-sur-Richelieu, L.C ...

(1809–1875), Canadian Roman Catholic priest *

Denis Larocque Denis "Denny" Larocque (born October 5, 1967), is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player who played in 8 games for the Los Angeles Kings in the National Hockey League The National Hockey League (NHL; french: Ligue nationale de hoc ...

(born 1967), professional hockey player * François-Antoine Larocque, Sr. (1753–1792), businessman and political figure in Lower Canada *

François-Antoine Larocque François-Antoine Larocque (August 19, 1784 – May 1, 1869) was a Québécois businessman involved in the fur trade. He was born in L'Assomption in 1784, the son of François-Antoine Larocque, and studied at the Collège de Montréal. After ...

(1784–1869), Quebec businessman *

Gary LaRocque Gary LaRocque is the director of player development for the St. Louis Cardinals, a Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise. A graduate of the University of Hartford, he was an All-American shortstop. LaRocque began his professional baseball career ...

, former Minor League Baseball player and manager *

Gédéon Larocque Gédéon Larocque (December 21, 1831 – October 23, 1903) was a physician and political figure in Quebec. He represented Chambly in the Legislative Assembly of Quebec from 1871 to 1875 as a Liberal member. Background and early career He w ...

(1831–1903), physician and political figure in Quebec *

Gene La Rocque Eugene Robert La Rocque (June 29, 1918 – October 31, 2016) was a rear admiral of the US Navy. He founded the Center for Defense Information in 1971. Early life La Rocque was born in Kankakee, Illinois, in 1918 and began his naval service i ...

(born 1918), retired rear admiral of the United States Navy *

Greg LaRocque Greg LaRocque (born February 24, 1954) is an American comics artist best known for his work on the ''Legion of Super-Heroes'' and ''The Flash''. Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, LaRocque worked as an assistant teacher at the Professional I ...

is a noted comic book illustrator for Exiled Studios *

Holly Larocque Holly Larocque is a Canadian actress and theatre performer. Born in Ottawa, Ontario, Holly is perhaps best known for her role as Holly Higgins on the children's series ''Under the Umbrella Tree'' which aired from 1986 to 1993. She resumed the ro ...

, Canadian actress and theatre performer *

Jacques Larocque Jacques Larocque is a Canadian saxophonist, arranger, music educator, and university administrator. He has authored and published numerous transcriptions and arrangements for saxophone quartet; some of which have been recorded by ensembles like the ...

, Canadian saxophonist, arranger, music educator, and university administrator *

Jocelyne Larocque Jocelyne Dawn Marie Larocque (born May 19, 1988) is a Canadian ice hockey player and current independent member of the PWHPA. She previously played with the Calgary Inferno and Markham Thunder of the Canadian Women's Hockey League (CWHL), the C ...

(born May 19, 1988), American women’s ice hockey player *

Joey LaRocque Joey LaRocque (born March 15, 1986) was a former American football linebacker. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at College of the Canyons and at Oregon State Beavers footba ...

(born 1986), American football linebacker *

Joseph La Rocque Joseph La Rocque, also spelled Larocque, (28 August 1808 – 18 November 1887) was a Canadian Roman Catholic priest, professor, and bishop. Life Born in Chambly, Lower Canada, Joseph La Rocque received a classical education at the Collèg ...

(1808–1887), Canadian Roman Catholic priest, professor, and bishop *

Joseph Larocque (attorney) Joseph Larocque (April 2, 1831 – June 9, 1908) was a New York City lawyer and president of the New York City Bar Association. Biography He was born in New York City in 1831 and educated at Columbia University. Several years after his admis ...

(1831–1908), New York City lawyer and president of the New York City Bar Association * Leigh Larocque (born 1934), American Republican politician *

Mario Larocque Mario Larocque (born April 24, 1978) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman. Playing career As a youth, Larocque played in the 1992 Quebec International Pee-Wee Hockey Tournament with a minor ice hockey team from Montreal. Laroc ...

(born 1978), Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman * Michel Larocque (ice hockey), (born 1976), professional ice hockey goaltender *

Michel Larocque Michel Raymond "Bunny" Larocque (April 6, 1952 – July 29, 1992) was a Canadians, Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played for the Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Philadelphia Flyers and St. Louis Blues in the National Hoc ...

(1952–1992), Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender *

Paul LaRocque Paul may refer to: *Paul (given name), a given name (includes a list of people with that name) *Paul (surname), a list of people People Christianity * Paul the Apostle (AD c.5–c.64/65), also known as Saul of Tarsus or Saint Paul, early Chri ...

(1846–1926), Canadian Roman Catholic priest *

Rod La Rocque Roderick Ross La Rocque (November 29, 1898 – October 15, 1969) was an American actor. Biography La Rocque was born in Chicago, Illinois to Edmund La Rocque and Ann (née Rice) La Rocque. His father was of French-Canadian descent and his mo ...

(1898–1969), American actor *

Sam LaRocque Simeon Henry Jean LaRocque (February 26, 1863 – May 31, 1933) was a professional baseball player. He was a second baseman over parts of three seasons (1888, 1890–91) with the Detroit Wolverines, Pittsburgh Alleghenys/Pirates and Louisville ...

(1863–1933), former professional baseball second baseman * Bishop Eugene P. La Rocque (1927-2018) * Dr. Raymond Denis La Rocque (FRCS) * Jocelyn J. La Rocque (born 1992) 5X CIS National Women's Basketball Champion Windsor Lancers

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