Explore the Family Name Bouchey
The meaning of Bouchey
French: eastern variant of Boucher and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. The surname Bouchey is rare in France. Compare Boushey.
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How common is the last name Bouchey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Bouchey has experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 47,308 in popularity and slipped to 50,467 by 2010, a change of -6.68%. The count of people with this surname also dropped from 422 to 414, reflecting a -1.9% change. Furthermore, the proportion per 100k people decreased by -12.5%, moving from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,308 | #50,467 | -6.68% |
| Count | 422 | 414 | -1.9% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Bouchey
The ethnicity of those bearing the surname Bouchey, as documented by the Decennial U.S. Census, primarily identifies as White, although there was a slight decrease of -2.49% over the decade (from 98.34% in 2000 to 95.89% in 2010). There has been an introduction of diversity within this surname as well, signified by the emergence of those identifying as belonging to two or more races, which stood at 1.45% in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained recorded as zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.34% | 95.89% | -2.49% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |