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

Begnoche, 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 Begnoche surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Begnoche in America

Begnoche is the 46404th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Begnoche surname appeared 459 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 Begnoche.

We can also compare 2010 data for Begnoche 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 Begnoche

The surname Begnoche has its origins in northern France, emerging in the early 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French words "bègue" and "noche," which together translate to "stammering wedding." This peculiar combination suggests the name may have originated as a nickname for someone who struggled with their speech during their wedding ceremony.

Records indicate the earliest known bearer of the name was Jean Begnoche, born in 1142 in the village of Roubaix, near the Belgian border. Jean's son, Philippe Begnoche (1168-1237), was a minor landowner whose name appears in several local property records from the late 12th century.

By the 13th century, variations of the name, such as Begnoch and Begnosche, began appearing in nearby regions like Flanders and Picardy. One notable figure was Jehan Begnoche (c. 1275-1341), a merchant from Lille who established trade routes between northern France and the Low Countries.

The name made its way across the English Channel in the 14th century, likely carried by Norman settlers. The Domesday Book, compiled in 1086, does not contain any instances of the name, suggesting it arrived in England after the Norman Conquest. However, the Hundred Rolls of 1273 include a reference to a Richard Begnoche, a landowner in the county of Essex.

Over the following centuries, the name spread throughout England, with pockets of Begnoches appearing in various counties. Notable individuals include Sir William Begnoche (1492-1568), a military commander during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, and Reverend Thomas Begnoche (1621-1693), a Puritan clergyman and author from Lincolnshire.

In the 17th century, some Begnoches emigrated to the American colonies, seeking economic opportunities and religious freedom. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of John Begnoche (1635-1712), who settled in Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1652 and became a prosperous merchant.

While not a common name globally, the Begnoche surname has persisted over the centuries, with scattered occurrences across Europe and North America. Other notable bearers include French painter Jacques Begnoche (1804-1876), American Civil War soldier Henry Begnoche (1838-1915), and British novelist Emily Begnoche (1921-2003).

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Begnoche

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

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

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