2000
#124,872
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 127
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Baucham
A locational surname derived from a place name, likely referring to someone from a particular town or region.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Baucham. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Baucham surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Baucham in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Baucham, the largest self-reported group is Black at 68.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (16.1%) and Hispanic (7.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Baucham
Among Census respondents with the surname Baucham, the largest self-reported group is Black at 68.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (16.1%) and Hispanic (7.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Baucham bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Baucham surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American68.6% · 81
- Two or more races16.1% · 19
- Hispanic or Latino7.6% · 9
- White3.4% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.4% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Baucham
Baucham appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#133,863
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 126
-1 bearers (-0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,991 places
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
-8 bearers (-6.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 9,648 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #124,872 | 127 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #133,863 | 126 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.8%) | Down 8,991 places |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-6.3%) | Down 9,648 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Baucham surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #133,863 | #143,511 | -7.2% |
| Count | 126 | 118 | -6.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -1.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Baucham bearers went from 126 to 118 (-6.3% change). The surname moved down 9,648 positions in the national ranking, going from #133,863 to #143,511.
FAQ
Baucham surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Baucham?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Baucham. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Baucham?
Baucham ranks #143,511 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 118 people with the surname Baucham. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Baucham.
Has Baucham become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Baucham went from 126 recorded bearers to 118. That is a decrease of 8 (-6.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #133,863 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Baucham?
Among Census respondents with the surname Baucham, the largest self-reported group is Black at 68.6%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (16.1%) and Hispanic (7.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Baucham in the 2020 Census, accounting for 68.6% (81 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Baucham appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (68.6%), Two or More Races (16.1%), Hispanic (7.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Baucham (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Baucham mean?
A locational surname derived from a place name, likely referring to someone from a particular town or region. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Baucham (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Baucham?
Find out how many people have the last name Baucham on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.