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

Bouchat, 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 Bouchat surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bouchat in America

Bouchat is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bouchat surname appeared 120 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 Bouchat.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bouchat 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 Bouchat

The surname BOUCHAT originated in the French region of Wallonia, which spans parts of modern-day Belgium and France. Its roots can be traced back to the 12th century, derived from the Old French word "bouche," meaning "mouth" or "opening." This surname was likely given to someone who lived near a ravine, cave, or other notable opening in the landscape.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the BOUCHAT name appears in a 1367 manuscript from the Abbey of Saint-Hubert in the Ardennes region of Belgium. This document mentions a man named Jean Bouchat, who was a farmer and landowner in the nearby village of Bièvres.

In the 15th century, the BOUCHAT name gained prominence when a family of that name settled in the town of Mons, located in the historic County of Hainaut. Jacques Bouchat, born in 1472, was a respected merchant and alderman who played a significant role in the town's governance.

During the 16th century, the BOUCHAT family spread across various regions of modern-day Belgium and France. In 1534, a man named Pierre Bouchat was recorded as a master blacksmith in the city of Lille, known for his exceptional craftsmanship in creating intricate door hinges and locks.

The 17th century saw the rise of a notable BOUCHAT figure, Jean-Baptiste Bouchat (1617-1693), a Jesuit priest and scholar who published several works on theology and philosophy. His treatise, "De Vera et Falsa Religione," was widely circulated and influential in its time.

In the 18th century, the BOUCHAT name was associated with the French Revolution. Marie-Josèphe Bouchat (1746-1825) was a courageous woman who sheltered and aided numerous aristocrats and clergymen during the Reign of Terror, risking her own life in the process.

Another significant figure was Émile Bouchat (1819-1892), a Belgian painter and illustrator renowned for his depictions of rural life and landscapes. His works were exhibited at prestigious salons in Paris and Brussels, earning him critical acclaim and several awards.

The 19th century also produced François-Xavier Bouchat (1855-1931), a Belgian engineer who made significant contributions to the development of early automotive technology. He held several patents for innovative engine designs and played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Belgian automotive industry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bouchat

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

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

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