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

Bouchelle, 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 Bouchelle surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bouchelle in America

Bouchelle is the 68770th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bouchelle surname appeared 286 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 Bouchelle.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bouchelle 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 Bouchelle

The surname Bouchelle is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period, specifically in the region of Normandy. It is derived from the Old French word "boucher," which means "butcher" or "seller of meat." This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname, given to someone who worked as a butcher or was involved in the meat trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bouchelle can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and wealth in England, compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The book mentions a landowner named Robert Bouchelle, who held estates in the county of Lincolnshire.

In the 13th century, there are records of a wealthy merchant named Guilleaume Bouchelle, who was based in the city of Rouen, Normandy. He is mentioned in several historical documents as a prominent trader of livestock and meat products.

During the 14th century, the name Bouchelle appeared in various forms, including Bouchellet, Bouchelle, and Bouchelle. One notable individual from this period was Jean Bouchelle, a skilled artisan who specialized in the crafting of intricate stained glass windows for churches and cathedrals across northern France.

The 16th century saw the rise of a prominent French noble family with the surname Bouchelle. This family traced its roots back to the village of Bouchelle-sur-Seine, located in the Île-de-France region. One of the most renowned members of this family was Jacques Bouchelle, a military commander who served under King Henry IV during the French Wars of Religion.

In the 17th century, there was a renowned scholar and theologian named Pierre Bouchelle, who taught at the University of Paris and authored several influential works on religious philosophy and ethics.

Throughout its history, the surname Bouchelle has been associated with various notable individuals from different walks of life, including merchants, artisans, military leaders, and academics. While it originated as an occupational name in France, the name has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bouchelle

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

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

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