Origin and History of ROCHA

History:

The surname Rocha, meaning "rock" in Portuguese and Galician, probably started as a name for someone who lived near a large rock formation or from a place called Rocha. The spread of this surname is closely tied to Portuguese and Galician expansion. For example, the surname was carried across the Atlantic during the Portuguese colonization of Brazil, where it remains common. Voluntary migrations within Portugal and from Portugal to other parts of Europe, the Americas, and even Asia (like Goa) also helped to make this surname more common. However, the broader history of Portuguese exploration and settlement suggests that some individuals bearing this surname may have been involved in or affected by such movements.

Description:

However, here are some notable Indian personalities with this surname: Lourdes Rocha, a politician from Goa; Caetano Rocha, a history academic; and Floriano Rocha, a jazz musician. The religion associated with ROCHA surname is christian. The MotherTounge associated with this surname is portuguese.
Here are the variations of this surname: Rocho, Rochha, and Roche.