Explore the Family Name Fouche
The meaning of Fouche
1. French (Fouché): variant of Foucher. Compare Fooshee, Foshee, Fouch, and Foushee. 2. Altered form (Fouché) of French Foucher (compare 1 above), found mainly in South Africa. History: This surname (see 1 above) is listed along with its altered form Foushee in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors. The Huguenot ancestors are identified as Jean alias John Fouché(e) or Fauché (alias Foushee) and Jacques alias James Fouché(e) (alias Foushee), who were in VA by the early 1700s or shortly before 1700, respectively. In the similar register of the Huguenot Society of America it is only James Foushee who is listed. — The South African bearers of the surname Fouché (see 2 above) trace their origin to Philippe Foucher or Fouché, a Huguenot from France, who arrived with his wife and children in the Dutch Cape Colony via the Netherlands in 1688. He is recognized as a French Huguenot ancestor by the Huguenot Society of South Africa. Some characteristic forenames: French Alphonse, Chantal, Dominique, Francois, Herve, Michel, Rodolphe, Serge.
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How common is the last name Fouche in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fouche experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 21,254 in terms of popularity but dropped to 22,436 by 2010, representing a 5.56% change. The number of people with the Fouche surname also decreased slightly from 1,150 in 2000 to 1,147 in 2010, indicating a marginal change of -0.26%. When considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease from 0.43 to 0.39, marking a -9.3% shift.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,254 | #22,436 | -5.56% |
| Count | 1,150 | 1,147 | -0.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.39 | -9.3% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fouche
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Fouche surname. Between 2000 and 2010, significant changes were observed among different ethnic groups. Notably, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic increased substantially from 1.13% to 3.05%, marking a 169.91% increase. Furthermore, individuals identifying as Black or African-American also saw an increase from 26.61% to 29.38%, equating to a 10.41% change. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as White decreased from 67.57% to 63.99%, reflecting a 5.30% drop. There was also a marked decrease in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, which both fell to 0% from 0.43%. Those indicating they belong to two or more races also saw a decrease from 3.83% to 3.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.57% | 63.99% | -5.3% |
| Black | 26.61% | 29.38% | 10.41% |
| Two or More Races | 3.83% | 3.05% | -20.37% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 3.05% | 169.91% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.43% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.43% | 0% | 0% |