Bouchard

Bouchard Meaning & Origin

About Bouchard
The surname Bouchard is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "bouche," meaning "mouth." It was originally a nickname given to someone with a large or prominent mouth. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Bouchard can be found primarily in French-speaking regions, particularly in France and Canada.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Bouchard is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Bouchard: 13,154
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 2,739
  • Frequency per 100k people: 4.46

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Bouchard based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Bouchard is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PXRT
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B02063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B UW0 SH AA1 R D
🌐 IPA
/buˈʃɑrd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PXRT', 'PKRT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B263

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bouchard in Braille

Here's how to represent Bouchard in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Bouchard in braille

How to sign the name Bouchard using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Bouchard using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Bouchard in sign language

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