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

Poché, 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 Poché surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Poché in America

Poché is the 12971st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Poché surname appeared 2,367 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Poché.

We can also compare 2010 data for Poché 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 Poché

The surname Poche is of French origin, derived from the Old French word "poche" which means "bag" or "pouch." This name likely originated as a descriptive surname for someone who carried a bag or pouch, perhaps as part of their occupation or trade.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Poche can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of France, particularly in the northern and central areas. One of the earliest known bearers of this name was Jean Poche, a merchant from the city of Paris, who was mentioned in a legal document dated 1287.

In the 14th century, the name Poche appeared in several medieval records and manuscripts, including the Froissart's Chronicles, a famous historical work written by Jean Froissart. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname may have been involved in various professions or trades during that time period.

The surname Poche has also been associated with certain place names in France, such as Pocheville, a small village in the department of Eure-et-Loir. This place name likely derived from the surname itself, indicating that families with the name Poche may have established settlements or owned land in that area.

Notable individuals with the surname Poche throughout history include:

1. Jacques Poche (1550-1628), a French Huguenot merchant and politician who served as a member of the Parliament of Paris.
2. Pierre Poche (1675-1741), a French military officer who participated in the War of the Spanish Succession.
3. Marie-Françoise Poche (1712-1789), a French author and playwright known for her satirical works.
4. Louis Poche (1804-1871), a French architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Palais Garnier (Paris Opera House).
5. Émile Poche (1857-1935), a French physicist and inventor who contributed to the development of early X-ray technology.

While the surname Poche has its roots in France, it has also been adopted and modified in other countries and languages over time, reflecting the migration patterns and cultural influences of people bearing this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Poché

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

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

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