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

Ouch, 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 Ouch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ouch in America

Ouch is the 39773rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ouch surname appeared 552 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 Ouch.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ouch 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 Ouch

The surname "OUCH" is believed to have originated in England, with its earliest known usage dating back to the late 12th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "oc," which means "oak," and was likely used to refer to someone who lived near or was associated with an oak tree or oak forest.

One of the earliest known references to the surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Shropshire from 1198, where a person named "William Oc" is mentioned. This record provides evidence that the name was in use during this time period and suggests that it may have been more prevalent in the Shropshire region of England.

In the 13th century, the surname appears in various forms, such as "Oke," "Oake," and "Oke de la Wode," which translates to "Oak of the Woods." These variations indicate that the name was often combined with descriptive elements related to the individual's location or occupation.

The Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, does not contain any direct references to the surname "OUCH." However, it does include mentions of place names that may have influenced the development of the surname, such as "Ockham" in Surrey and "Ockendon" in Essex.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname "OUCH." One of the earliest recorded examples is Sir John Ouch (c. 1320-1389), a prominent English knight and landowner from Shropshire. Another notable figure was Thomas Ouch (c. 1450-1515), a renowned scholar and theologian who served as the Bishop of Ely from 1501 until his death.

During the 16th century, the surname appears in various records, including the work of the English playwright William Shakespeare, who mentioned a character named "Ouch" in his play "The Merry Wives of Windsor." This reference suggests that the name was well-known and perhaps even used as a comedic device during that time period.

In the 17th century, a notable figure was Sir William Ouch (1620-1692), a successful merchant and politician who served as the Lord Mayor of London in 1676. He was known for his involvement in the rebuilding efforts after the Great Fire of London in 1666.

The 18th century saw the rise of John Ouch (1745-1823), a renowned English botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and classification.

As the centuries progressed, the surname "OUCH" continued to be present in various regions of England, with individuals bearing the name making their mark in various fields, including academia, politics, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ouch

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

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

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