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

Couchon, 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 Couchon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Couchon in America

Couchon is the 106096th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Couchon surname appeared 168 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 Couchon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Couchon 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 Couchon

The surname Couchon originated in France during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "cochon," meaning "pig" or "swine." This occupational surname was likely given to someone who worked as a pig farmer or a pork butcher.

The earliest recorded instance of the Couchon name dates back to the 13th century in the region of Normandy, France. In 1287, a man named Jehan Couchon was mentioned in the tax records of the village of Rouen.

During the 14th century, the Couchon family gained prominence in the city of Dijon, Burgundy. In 1348, a nobleman named Guillaume Couchon served as a magistrate and was noted for his involvement in the city's governance.

The Couchon name also appeared in several historical documents, including the Domesday Book of 1086, which recorded landowners in England after the Norman Conquest. The name was listed as "Cochun" in this record, reflecting the earlier spelling variation.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Jacques Couchon (1436-1492) was a French diplomat and cleric who served as the Bishop of Marseille. He played a significant role in the negotiations between France and the Holy Roman Empire during his lifetime.

Another prominent individual with the Couchon surname was Jean Couchon (1555-1616), a French mathematician and astronomer. He is credited with making significant contributions to the field of astronomy and was one of the first to observe the moons of Jupiter through a telescope.

During the 17th century, the Couchon family had established roots in the region of Brittany, France. One of their ancestral estates was located in the village of Plouguenast, where several members of the Couchon family held positions of local authority.

In the 18th century, a notable figure named Marie-Anne Couchon (1718-1794) gained recognition as a French botanist and naturalist. She made significant contributions to the study of plants and is remembered for her extensive collection of botanical specimens.

Throughout history, the Couchon surname has also been associated with various place names in France, such as Couchon-sur-Vienne, a commune in the department of Vienne, and Couchon-le-Château, a village in the department of Eure-et-Loir.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Couchon

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

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

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