Family History
The surname of LACOUR was of French origin, a locational name 'the dweller at the court' a large mansion, from residence or employment therein.The name was brought into England from France during the wake of the Norman Invasion of 1066. The name is also spelt as A'Court and A'Courte. Early records of the name mention Reginald Corte, recorded in the year 1181. Richard le Cort was recorded in 1199, County Devon. John la Court, 1273 County Essex. William de la Cort, was documented in 1296, County Somerset. William A'Court was recorded during the reign of Edward II (1307-1327) in London.
