2010
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Mouchet
A French surname derived from the word "mouche" meaning "fly".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Mouchet. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mouchet surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Mouchet in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mouchet, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mouchet
The surname MOUCHET has its origins in France, with the earliest records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "mouche," meaning "fly." This suggests that the name may have been originally given as a nickname or descriptive term for someone who exhibited certain characteristics associated with flies, such as being small, quick-moving, or persistent.
Records from the 13th century mention a family by the name of MOUCHET residing in the region of Normandy. One of the earliest documented individuals bearing this surname was Jean MOUCHET, a merchant from the town of Rouen, who was mentioned in municipal records from the year 1287.
The name MOUCHET also appears in several historical documents from the Middle Ages, including the tax rolls and property records of various French provinces. For instance, a Robert MOUCHET is listed as a landowner in the village of Montbard, Burgundy, in a census from 1422.
During the Renaissance period, there were several notable figures who bore the MOUCHET surname. One such individual was Etienne MOUCHET (c. 1470-1544), a scholar and theologian who served as the rector of the University of Paris in the early 16th century. Another prominent MOUCHET was Antoine MOUCHET (1554-1629), a French jurist and author who wrote extensively on legal matters.
In the 17th century, the MOUCHET name gained further prominence with the birth of Pierre MOUCHET (1619-1680), a renowned painter and engraver from Paris. His works, which included religious paintings and engravings of historical events, were highly regarded during his lifetime and can still be found in various art collections today.
The MOUCHET surname has also been associated with several notable military figures throughout history. One such individual was General Charles MOUCHET (1781-1857), a French officer who served under Napoleon Bonaparte and was awarded the prestigious Legion of Honor for his bravery and leadership during the Napoleonic Wars.
Over the centuries, the MOUCHET surname has spread beyond its French origins, with families bearing this name found in various parts of Europe and even in the Americas. However, its etymology and historical roots can be traced back to the medieval era in France, where it emerged as a distinctive surname with ties to the country's rich cultural and linguistic heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mouchet
Among Census respondents with the surname Mouchet, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Mouchet bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Mouchet surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.2% · 98
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 3
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mouchet
Mouchet appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-3 bearers (-2.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 962 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | -3 bearers (-2.8%) | Down 962 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Mouchet surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #152,628 | #153,590 | -0.6% |
| Count | 107 | 104 | -2.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mouchet bearers went from 107 to 104 (-2.8% change). The surname moved down 962 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #153,590.
FAQ
Mouchet surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mouchet?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Mouchet. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Mouchet?
Mouchet ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 104 people with the surname Mouchet. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Mouchet.
Has Mouchet become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mouchet went from 107 recorded bearers to 104. That is a decrease of 3 (-2.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #152,628 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Mouchet?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mouchet, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.9%) and Two or More Races (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Mouchet in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.2% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mouchet appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.2%), Hispanic (2.9%), Two or More Races (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Mouchet (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Mouchet mean?
A French surname derived from the word "mouche" meaning "fly". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Mouchet (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Mouchet?
You can see how common the surname Mouchet is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.