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

Beauchamp, 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 Beauchamp surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Beauchamp in America

Beauchamp is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Beauchamp surname appeared 129 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 Beauchamp.

We can also compare 2010 data for Beauchamp 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 Beauchamp

The surname Beachamp originated in France during the 11th century. It is derived from the Old French words "beau" meaning fair or handsome, and "champ" meaning field or plain. The name was initially used to describe someone who lived near a beautiful field or countryside.

The earliest recorded spelling of the name was found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appeared as "Beau Champ". This entry referred to landowners in the county of Wiltshire, England, suggesting that the name had already been adopted by Norman settlers after the conquest of 1066.

Over time, the name evolved into various spellings such as Beauchamp, Beauchampe, and Beauchampe. These variations were common in medieval records, reflecting the lack of standardized spelling conventions at that time.

One notable individual bearing this surname was John Beauchamp (c. 1315 – 1360), an English nobleman who served as Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports and played a crucial role in the Hundred Years' War against France. Another prominent figure was Richard Beauchamp (1382 – 1439), Earl of Warwick, who was a key military commander during the latter stages of the Hundred Years' War.

In the 16th century, the name appeared in the records of the College of Arms in London, where a coat of arms was granted to the Beauchamp family of Hatch, Somerset, in 1568. This indicates the family's elevated status and recognition within the English gentry.

The surname Beachamp can also be traced to various place names in England, such as Beauchamp Court in Warwickshire and Beauchamp Manor in Bedfordshire. These locations likely took their names from early landowners or nobles bearing the Beachamp surname.

Other notable individuals with this surname include:

1. Alphonse de Beauchamp (1767 – 1832), a French writer and poet.
2. William de Beauchamp (c. 1185 – 1260), an English baron and military commander during the reign of King John and Henry III.
3. Joseph Beauchamp (1752 – 1801), a French composer and violinist who served as court musician to King Louis XVI.
4. Edward Beauchamp (1489 – 1548), an English lawyer and Member of Parliament during the Tudor period.
5. Pierre Beauchamp (1631 – 1705), a French painter and engraver known for his religious works and portraits.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Beauchamp

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

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 Beauchamp 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 Beauchamp 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 Beauchamp was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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