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

Bouchie, 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 Bouchie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bouchie in America

Bouchie is the 43511th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bouchie surname appeared 496 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 Bouchie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bouchie 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 Bouchie

The surname Bouchie is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period, likely derived from the Old French word "bouche," meaning "mouth." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who worked in occupations related to the mouth, such as criers, heralds, or town criers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bouchie can be found in the Domesday Book, a survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This document mentions a certain "Radulfus Bouchie" as a landholder in Normandy, France.

During the 13th century, the name Bouchie appeared in various forms, including "Bouche," "Bouchier," and "Bouchey," in records from the regions of Normandy and Brittany in France. These variations reflect the influence of local dialects and scribal spellings.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Jean Bouchie (1320-1387) was recorded as a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Rouen, Normandy. His wealth and influence allowed him to establish a distinguished lineage that continued for several generations.

Another noteworthy Bouchie was Pierre Bouchie (1455-1523), a French cleric who served as the Bishop of Avranches in Normandy during the early 16th century. His tenure was marked by his efforts to promote education and religious reforms within his diocese.

The Bouchie surname also found its way to England, where it was often anglicized as "Boucher" or "Butcher." One such individual was William Boucher (1576-1645), an English merchant and colonist who was among the early settlers of Virginia in the British colonies of North America.

In the 18th century, a French naval officer named Jacques Bouchie (1718-1794) gained recognition for his exploits during the Seven Years' War and the American Revolutionary War. His bravery and leadership earned him the respect of both the French and British navies.

As the Bouchie name spread across Europe and beyond, it encountered various linguistic and cultural influences, resulting in further variations such as "Bouchet," "Bouchey," and "Bouchez." These variations often reflected regional dialects and local pronunciations, adding to the richness and diversity of the surname's history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bouchie

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

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

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