Find out how popular the last name Baucham is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Baucham.

Baucham, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Baucham surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Baucham in America

Baucham is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Baucham surname appeared 126 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Baucham.

We can also compare 2010 data for Baucham to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Baucham

The surname Baucham has its origins in France, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It first appeared during the Middle Ages, likely emerging in the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Old French word "bauchan," which means "pale" or "light-skinned."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Baucham name can be found in a medieval manuscript from the year 1294, where it is spelled "Bauchamp." This document mentions a landowner named Guilleaume Bauchamp, who resided in the village of Champagne-sur-Oise, located in the Picardy region of northern France.

Another notable early reference to the Baucham name appears in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholdings in England compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. While the name is not specifically listed, there is a mention of a place called "Bauquencort," which likely derived from the Baucham surname.

In the 14th century, the Baucham name began to spread throughout various parts of Europe, as families migrated and settled in new regions. One notable figure from this period was Jean Baucham, a French knight who fought alongside Joan of Arc during the Hundred Years' War. He was born in 1390 and died in battle in 1429.

During the Renaissance period, the Baucham name gained prominence in England, particularly in the county of Oxfordshire. A prominent individual from this era was William Baucham, a renowned scholar and theologian who lived from 1516 to 1589. He served as the Dean of Christ Church, Oxford, and was a highly respected figure in the Church of England.

Another significant figure bearing the Baucham surname was Sir John Baucham, an English politician and landowner who lived from 1620 to 1687. He served as a Member of Parliament and was known for his influential role in the English Civil War, supporting the Royalist cause.

In the 18th century, the Baucham name spread to the American colonies, with several families settling in various parts of the country. One notable individual from this period was Benjamin Baucham, a merchant and landowner who lived in Virginia from 1725 to 1798.

As the name continued to spread and evolve, variations in spelling emerged, such as Baucham, Baucum, and Baucombe. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and pronunciation differences.

Throughout history, the Baucham surname has been associated with various professions and social classes, from landowners and nobility to merchants, scholars, and military figures. While its origins can be traced back to medieval France, the name has since become well-established in various parts of the world, reflecting the complex and diverse histories of many families who have carried this surname over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Baucham

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Baucham.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Baucham was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Baucham has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Baucham was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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