Butcher

Butcher Meaning & Origin

About Butcher
The surname Butcher is of English origin and is derived from the occupation of a butcher, someone who slaughters and sells meat. The name is derived from the Middle English word "bocher," which itself comes from the Old French word "bouchier." As a surname, Butcher was likely given to individuals who worked as butchers or had some association with the trade. Over time, the name Butcher has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations, regardless of occupation.

๐ŸŒ Origin
๐Ÿ“ Surname Length
๐Ÿ’ฌ Number of Syllables
๐Ÿ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Butcher: 22,978
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,567
  • Frequency per 100k people: 7.79

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Butcher 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 Butcher is not currently available.

Pronunciation

๐Ÿ“‡ Metaphone
PXR
๐Ÿ—ฝ NYSIIS
BA
๐Ÿ”Š Soundex
B03206
๐ŸŽต Syllabic Pronunciation
B UH1 CH ER0
๐ŸŒ IPA
/หˆbสŠสงษ™r/
๐Ÿ”Š Double Metaphone
('PXR', '')
๐Ÿˆฏ Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B326

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Butcher in Braille

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

The name Butcher in braille

How to sign the name Butcher using Sign Language

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

The name Butcher in sign language

Numerology