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

Futcher, 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 Futcher surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Futcher in America

Futcher is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Futcher surname appeared 131 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 Futcher.

We can also compare 2010 data for Futcher 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 Futcher

The surname "FUTCHER" is an English locational surname that originated in the county of Somerset, England. It is derived from the Old English words "fot" meaning "foot" and "cærr" meaning "turn" or "bend". The name likely referred to someone who lived near a bend or turn in a river or stream.

The earliest known recorded instance of the surname dates back to the late 13th century, where a William Fotachere is mentioned in the Assize Rolls of Somerset in 1278. The spelling of the name varied over time, with other early forms including Fotacher, Futcher, and Futtcher.

In the 16th century, the surname is found in various parish records across Somerset, such as the baptism of John Futcher in Spaxton in 1544 and the marriage of Richard Futcher and Johane Welles in Taunton in 1588.

One notable early bearer of the name was John Futcher (c. 1565-1633), a wealthy merchant and benefactor from Taunton, Somerset. He funded the construction of the Taunton Grammar School building in 1628 and left substantial bequests to the town in his will.

Another prominent individual was Sir Edward Futcher (1617-1679), an English lawyer and judge who served as the Recorder of Bristol from 1660 to 1679. He played a significant role in the trials following the Monmouth Rebellion of 1685.

In the 18th century, the Futcher family had established itself in various parts of England, including London and Kent. Thomas Futcher (1701-1781), a successful merchant in London, left a substantial estate upon his death.

During the 19th century, the surname spread to other parts of the British Isles and beyond, with bearers of the name found in Ireland, Australia, and North America. One notable figure was William Futcher (1815-1892), an English-born Australian businessman and politician who served as the Mayor of Melbourne from 1857 to 1858.

While the surname "FUTCHER" is not among the most common surnames in the world, it has a rich history rooted in the county of Somerset, England, and has been borne by notable individuals throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Futcher

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

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

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