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

Souchet, 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 Souchet surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Souchet in America

Souchet is the 129047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Souchet surname appeared 132 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 Souchet.

We can also compare 2010 data for Souchet 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 Souchet

The surname Souchet is of French origin, tracing its roots back to the Middle Ages in the northern regions of the country. It is derived from the Old French word "souchet," which referred to a type of rush or sedge plant, suggesting that the name may have initially been an occupational surname for someone who worked with these plants.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Saint-Vaast d'Arras, a collection of charters and documents from the Abbey of Saint-Vaast in Arras, dating back to the 12th century. In this manuscript, the name appears as "Souchet," indicating its long-standing presence in the region.

During the 13th century, the name Souchet was also associated with several place names in northern France, such as Souchetz and Souchetière, further reinforcing its connection to the region. These place names likely originated from the presence of the souchet plant in those areas.

Among the notable individuals who bore the surname Souchet throughout history is Jean Souchet, a French poet and author who lived from 1521 to 1572. He is best known for his work "Illustres Observations Antiques," a collection of poems and observations published in 1553.

Another prominent figure was Pierre Souchet, a French historian and author born in 1592. He wrote several works on the history of Poitou, a region in western France, including "Histoire du Poitou" (History of Poitou), published in 1644.

In the realm of military service, François Souchet, born in 1698, served as a French cavalry officer and was awarded the Ordre Royal et Militaire de Saint-Louis, a prestigious military order, for his distinguished service.

The name Souchet also gained recognition in the field of science with Charles Souchet, a French botanist born in 1735. He made significant contributions to the study of plant anatomy and physiology, and his work was highly regarded by his contemporaries.

Étienne Souchet, born in 1768, was a French architect and urban planner who played a significant role in the redesign and renovation of several cities in France during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Throughout its history, the surname Souchet has maintained a strong presence in various regions of France, with notable individuals making their mark across different domains, from literature and history to military service and scientific exploration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Souchet

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

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

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