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

Pouchie, 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 Pouchie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pouchie in America

Pouchie is the 126765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pouchie surname appeared 135 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 Pouchie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pouchie 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 Pouchie

The surname POUCHIE has its origins in France, dating back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the French word "poche," which means "pocket" or "pouch." This suggests that the name may have been associated with a profession or trade involving pouches or pockets, such as a leatherworker or a tailor.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the POUCHIE surname can be found in the archives of the city of Lyon, France, where a family by the name of Pouchie resided in the late 1500s. It is possible that the name originated in this region before spreading to other parts of France and eventually beyond.

During the 17th century, the POUCHIE name appeared in several historical records, including parish registers and municipal documents. One notable individual was Jacques POUCHIE, a merchant from Marseille who lived between 1635 and 1702. He was known for his successful trading ventures and was mentioned in several contracts and business records of the time.

In the 18th century, the POUCHIE surname gained prominence in the literary world with the birth of Marie-Thérèse POUCHIE (1720-1789), a renowned French poet and playwright. Her works were celebrated for their wit and elegance, and she was a prominent figure in the Parisian literary circles of her time.

As the French colonial empire expanded, the POUCHIE name began to appear in various regions around the world. One example is Jean-Baptiste POUCHIE (1775-1842), a French explorer and cartographer who contributed significantly to the mapping of the Caribbean islands and parts of South America.

In the 19th century, the POUCHIE name gained recognition in the field of science with the birth of Émile POUCHIE (1825-1892), a renowned French botanist and naturalist. He made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and was involved in several expeditions to explore the flora of various regions.

Another notable figure was Juliette POUCHIE (1845-1912), a French artist and painter who was celebrated for her exquisite portraits and landscapes. Her works were exhibited in several prestigious galleries and salons in Paris during the late 19th century.

As the POUCHIE family spread across different regions and continents, the surname underwent various spelling variations, such as Pouché, Pouchy, and Pouchié. These variations can be found in historical records from different parts of the world, reflecting the diverse journeys and adaptations of the POUCHIE lineage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pouchie

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

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

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