Boucher (surname)
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Boucher is a surname that evolved during the medieval era in the French region of Champagne
. It was an occupational name for someone who worked as a butcher
. The name originally derived from the Old French word bochier, which means butcher.
Born after 1600
Born after 1700
Born after 1800
Born after 1900
Born after 1950
Champagne, France
Champagne is a historic province in the northeast of France, now best known for the sparkling white wine that bears its name.Formerly ruled by the counts of Champagne, its western edge is about 100 miles east of Paris. The cities of Troyes, Reims, and Épernay are the commercial centers of the area...
. It was an occupational name for someone who worked as a butcher
Butcher
A butcher is a person who may slaughter animals, dress their flesh, sell their meat or any combination of these three tasks. They may prepare standard cuts of meat, poultry, fish and shellfish for sale in retail or wholesale food establishments...
. The name originally derived from the Old French word bochier, which means butcher.
List of people with surname Boucher
Born after 1500- Marin BoucherMarin BoucherMarin Boucher , was a pioneer of early New France and one of the most prolific ancestors of French Canada, being the ancestor of most of the Bouchers of North America, particularly in the Province of Quebec, Northern New Brunswick, Ontario and Western Canada...
(c.1587–1671), French colonist of Quebec, Canada; ancestor to most Bouchers in North America, particularly in Quebec
Born after 1600
- Pierre BoucherPierre BoucherPierre Boucher and later Pierre Boucher de Boucherville, born and baptized 1 August 1622 in Mortagne-au-Perche, died 19 April 1717 at the age of 95 at Boucherville, came to Canada from France in 1635 with his father...
(1622–1717), French-Canadian clergyman and governor of New France
Born after 1700
- François BoucherFrançois BoucherFrançois Boucher was a French painter, a proponent of Rococo taste, known for his idyllic and voluptuous paintings on classical themes, decorative allegories representing the arts or pastoral occupations, intended as a sort of two-dimensional furniture...
(1703–1770), French painter - Jonathan BoucherJonathan BoucherJonathan Boucher was an English clergyman, teacher and philologist.-Early career:Boucher was born in Blencogo, near Wigton, Cumberland, and educated at the Wigton grammar school. After training in Workington, Jonathan became a teacher at St Bees School and in 1759 went to Virginia, where he became...
(1738–1804), English clergyman, teacher and philologist - Jacques Boucher de Crèvecœur de PerthesJacques Boucher de Crèvecœur de PerthesJacques Boucher de Crèvecœur de Perthes , sometimes referred to as Boucher de Perthes, was a French archaeologist and antiquary notable for his discovery, in about 1830, of flint tools in the gravels of the Somme valley....
(1788–1868), French geologist and antiquary
Born after 1800
- Charles Boucher de BouchervilleCharles Boucher de BouchervilleSir Charles-Eugène-Napoléon Boucher de Boucherville, KCMG was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He twice served as the third Premier of Quebec....
(1822–1915), Canadian provincial politician, third Premier of Quebec - Louis-Charles Boucher de NivervilleLouis-Charles Boucher de NivervilleLouis-Charles Boucher de Niverville was a Quebec lawyer and political figure. He represented Trois-Rivières in the Canadian House of Commons.-Early Background:He was born in Trois-Rivières, Lower Canada on August 12, 1825...
(1825–1869), Canadian lawyer and national politician - Pierre Boucher de la BruèrePierre Boucher de la BruèrePierre Boucher de la Bruère was a Canadian lawyer, journalist, author, office holder, and politician....
(1837–1917), Canadian lawyer, journalist, author and provincial politician - Alfred BoucherAlfred BoucherA French sculptor, Alfred Boucher , mentor to Camille Claudel and friend of Auguste Rodin.Born in Bouy-sur-Ovin , he was the son of a farmhand who became the gardener of the sculptor Chantalle van Zanten, who, after recognizing Boucher's talent, opened his studio to him.He won the Grand Prix du...
(1850–1934), French sculptor - Arthur BoucherArthur BoucherArthur Boucher was a Welsh international rugby union forward who played club rugby for Newport. Boucher was an adaptable player, who although selected mainly as a forward, often played at centre. He was strong, quick for his position and passed well on the run...
(1870–1948), Wales international rugby union player - Jean Boucher (artist)Jean Boucher (artist)Jean Boucher was a French sculptor based in Brittany. He is best known for his public memorial sculptures which communicated his liberal politics and patriotic dedication to France and Brittany.-Early years:Boucher was born in Cesson-Sévigné near Rennes, Brittany...
(1870–1939), French sculptor - Maurice Le BoucherMaurice Le BoucherMaurice Georges Eugène Le Boucher , was a French organist, composer, and pedagogue.Le Boucher was born in Isigny-sur-Mer. In 1904, he entered the Paris Conservatory, where he was a student of Gabriel Fauré. In 1907, Le Boucher won the prestigious Grand Prix de Rome. Later, he became professor at...
(1882–1964), French organist, composer, and pedagogue - Georges Boucher (1896–1960), Canadian professional ice hockey player
- Charles Hamilton BoucherCharles Hamilton BoucherMajor-General Sir Charles Boucher KBE CB DSO and bar was an officer in the British Indian Army during World War II.-Military career:Boucher was commissioned into the 2nd King Edward VII's Own Gurkha Rifles in 1916....
(1898–1951), Knighted Major-General in the British Indian Army during World War II - Marcel BoucherMarcel BoucherMarcel Boucher was a French jeweller. In the early 1920s, he moved to New York City where he developed a passion for jewellery design, studying under Pierre Cartier as an apprentice. By the 1930s, he was working for Mazer Brothers...
(1898–1965), French-American entrepreneur - Billy BoucherBilly BoucherWilliam Martin Boucher was a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger.Born in Ottawa, Ontario, he played in the National Hockey League for the Hamilton Tigers, Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins and New York Americans. He also played for the New Haven Eagles and Bronx Tigers of the...
(1899–1958), Canadian professional ice hockey player
Born after 1900
- Andrée Boucher (1937–2007), Canadian municipal politician
- Anthony BoucherAnthony BoucherAnthony Boucher was an American science fiction editor and author of mystery novels and short stories. He was particularly influential as an editor. Between 1942 and 1947 he acted as reviewer of mostly mystery fiction for the San Francisco Chronicle...
(1911–1968), American fiction author - Bob BoucherBob BoucherProfessor Robert Francis Boucher, CBE, FREng , usually known as Bob Boucher, was a British academic, and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Sheffield from 2001 to 2007....
(born 1940), British academic - Claude Boucher (politician)Claude Boucher (politician)Claude Boucher is a former Quebec political figure. He represented Johnson in the Quebec National Assembly from 1994 to 2007 as a member of the Parti Québécois....
(born 1942), former member of the Quebec National Assembly - Claude Boucher (diplomat), Canadian diplomat
- Chris BoucherChris BoucherChris Boucher is a British television writer, best known for his frequent contributions to two genres, science fiction and crime dramas.-Biography:...
(born 1943), British writer - Drayton Rogers BoucherDrayton BoucherDrayton Rogers Boucher was a Louisiana state legislator from Springhill in northern Webster Parish, Louisiana, affiliated with the Long faction of state Democratic politics. Boucher represented Webster Parish for a single four-year term in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1936 to 1940...
(1908-1983), LouisianaLouisianaLouisiana is a state located in the southern region of the United States of America. Its capital is Baton Rouge and largest city is New Orleans. Louisiana is the only state in the U.S. with political subdivisions termed parishes, which are local governments equivalent to counties...
politicianPoliticianA politician, political leader, or political figure is an individual who is involved in influencing public policy and decision making... - Frank BoucherFrank BoucherFrançois-Xavier "Raffles" Boucher was a Canadian professional ice hockey player and executive. Boucher played the forward position for the Ottawa Senators and New York Rangers in the National Hockey League and the Vancouver Maroons in the Pacific Coast Hockey Association...
(1902–1977), Canadian professional ice hockey player - Jesse L. BoucherJesse L. BoucherJesse L. Boucher was a north Louisiana insurance agency owner and large-scale real estate developer who also served from 1958-1962 as the mayor of his native Springhill in northern Webster Parish....
(1912-2004), Louisiana businessman and mayor - H. A. BoucherH. A. BoucherHenry Aristide "Red" Boucher, Jr. was the fourth Lieutenant Governor of Alaska from 1970 to 1974. He had also served as mayor of Fairbanks, Alaska from 1966 to 1970, and in the Alaska House of Representatives...
(1921-2009), American politician - Jack E. BoucherJack E. BoucherJack E. Boucher is an American photographer. He began working for the National Park Service in 1958 and continued working there until at least 2006, 48 years later, serving as the Chief Photographer for the Historic American Buildings Survey...
(born 1931), American photographer - James BoucherJames BoucherJames Chrysostom "Jimmy" Boucher James Chrysostom "Jimmy" Boucher James Chrysostom "Jimmy" Boucher (born 22 December 1910 in Dublin, died 25 December 1995 in Spain was an Irish cricketer. He was a right-handed batsman and off-break bowler....
(1910–1955), Irish cricketer - Jean Boucher (politician) (born 1926), member of the Canadian house of Commons
- Merle BoucherMerle BoucherMerle Boucher is a North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party politician who served in the North Dakota House of Representatives, representing the 9th district from 1991 to 2011...
(born 1946), American state politician - Rick BoucherRick BoucherFrederick Carlyle "Rick" Boucher is the former U.S. Representative for , serving from 1983 until 2011. He is a member of the Democratic Party.-Early life, education and career:...
(born 1946), American national politician - Robert BoucherRobert BoucherRobert James "Bobby" Boucher was a Canadian professional ice hockey centre who played one season in the National Hockey League for the Montreal Canadiens. He won a Stanley Cup in 1924 with Montreal...
(1904–1931), Canadian professional ice hockey player - Sandy BoucherSandy BoucherSandy Boucher is an American author, Buddhist and feminist. She lives in Oakland, California.-Works:*Turning the Wheel: American Women Creating the New Buddhism, Boston: Beacon Press, 1993. ISBN 006250097X...
(born 1936), American author, Buddhist and feminist - Savannah Smith BoucherSavannah Smith BoucherSavannah Smith Boucher is an American actress originally from Springhill in Webster Parish in northwestern Louisiana. Her younger sister, Sherry Boucher, is a former actress who was the third wife of the late actor George Peppard....
(born 1943), American actress - Sherry BoucherSherry BoucherSherry Lynn Boucher, or Sherry Boucher-Lytle , is a former American actress who was once married to actor George Peppard. She is now a Realtor in Bossier Parish in northwestern Louisiana. She is a younger sister of actress Savannah Smith Boucher.Boucher was born in Springhill in northern Webster...
(born 1945), American actress
Born after 1950
- Richard BoucherRichard BoucherRichard A. Boucher is Deputy Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development . He took up post on 5 November 2009. Prior to joining OECD, he was the Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs, a post he took up on February 21, 2006...
(born 1951), American government official - Maurice BoucherMaurice BoucherMaurice "Mom" Boucher is a convicted murderer, reputed drug trafficker, and outlaw biker—the former President of the Hells Angels' Montreal chapter. Boucher led Montreal's Hells Angels against the rival Rock Machine biker gang during The Quebec Biker War of 1994 through 2002 in Quebec, Canada...
(born 1953), Canadian convicted criminal - Jeff Boucher (born 1957), photographer
- Eric BoucherJello BiafraJello Biafra is an American musician, spoken word artist and leading figure of the Green Party of the United States. Biafra first gained attention as the lead singer and songwriter for San Francisco punk rock band Dead Kennedys...
(born 1958), American punk musician, better known as Jello Biafra - Gaétan BoucherGaétan BoucherGaétan Boucher, OC, CQ is a former Speed skating Olympic champion from Canada.A four-time Olympic medalist, Boucher was awarded the Lou Marsh Trophy as Canada's outstanding male athlete of 1984. He was named number 10 on the list of Canada's Athletes of the 20th Century...
(born 1958), Canadian Olympic speed skater - Sylvie BoucherSylvie BoucherSylvie Boucher is a Canadian politician of the Conservative Party who was elected Member of Parliament for the riding of Beauport—Limoilou, Quebec in the 2006 election by a margin of 812 votes over her Bloc Québécois opponent.On February 7, 2006, Boucher was appointed as parliamentary secretary to...
(born 1962), Canadian national politician - Daniel Boucher (musician)Daniel Boucher (musician)Daniel Boucher is a Québécois musician.Born in Montreal, he has released 3 studio albums up to now, Dix Mille Matins on October 12, 1999, La patente on February 24, 2004 and Le soleil est sorti on November 11, 2008...
(born 1971), Canadian musician - Philippe BoucherPhilippe BoucherPhilippe Boucher is a retired French Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who played in the National Hockey League. He is currently the General Manager of the Rimouski Oceanic of the QMJHL.-Amateur:...
(born 1973), Canadian professional ice hockey player - Dillon BoucherDillon BoucherDillon Boucher is a New Zealand professional basketball player.Boucher plays for the New Zealand Breakers in the Australian National Basketball League from their inception in 2003 until 2005 when he signed for the Perth Wildcats for whom he played in the 2005/06 Australian NBL season...
(born 1975), New Zealand professional basketball player - Mark BoucherMark BoucherMark Verdon Boucher is a South African cricketer, who holds the record for the most Test dismissals by a wicket-keeper. He was educated at Selborne College and has represented Border, Africa XI, ICC World XI, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders of the Indian Premier League, and...
(born 1976), South African cricketer - Elliott Boucher (born 1977, South African cricketer
- Brian BoucherBrian BoucherBrian "Boosh" Boucher is an American professional ice hockey goaltender for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League .-Playing career:...
(born 1977), American professional ice hockey player - Butterfly BoucherButterfly BoucherButterfly Boucher is an Australian singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. She has released two albums, Flutterby and Scary Fragile .-Biography:...
(born 1979), Australian singer-songwriter - Sebastien BoucherSebastien BoucherSebastien E. Boucher is a minor league baseball outfielder, who currently plays for the Quebec Capitales of the Can Am League. He was originally drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 7th Round in the Amateur entry-draft from Bethune-Cookman College...
(born 1981), Canadian minor league baseball player - Anouk Leblanc-BoucherAnouk Leblanc-BoucherAnouk Leblanc-Boucher is a Canadian short track speed skating athlete at the 2006 Winter Olympics....
(born 1984), Canadian Olympic speed skater - Grayson BoucherGrayson BoucherGrayson The Professor Boucher is an American Streetball player. He is most known for playing on the highly stylized, international AND1 Mixtape Tour; he has also appeared in several movies...
(born 1984), American professional streetball (basketball variant) entertainer - Lisa-Marie Boucher (born 1984), English actress
- Claude Boucher (living), Canadian diplomat
- Daniel Boucher (politician)Daniel Boucher (politician)Daniel Boucher is a politician in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. He served on the Montreal city council from 1994 to 1998, originally as a member of Vision Montreal and later as an independent. Boucher has also sought election to the Canadian House of Commons and the National Assembly of Quebec.-Early...
(living), Canadian municipal politician - Jim Boucher, American professional kickboxing competitor and promoter; former World Kickboxing Champion
- Judy BoucherJudy BoucherJudy Boucher is a singer who moved to High Wycombe, England in the 1970s.After joining her brother's band, ‘Judy Jack and the Beanstalk’, she became a solo artist and had a No 1 hit in the reggae charts with the song, "Dreaming Of A Little Island", in 1985...
, Caribbean-English singer - Ron BoucherRon BoucherRon Boucher is a former Australian rules footballer who was highly successful in the West Australian Football League playing for the Swan Districts Football Club...
, Australian rules footballer - Yvon BoucherYvon BoucherYvon Boucher is a Quebec municipal politician and businessman in Gatineau, Quebec. He is the current councillor for the district of La Riviere Blanche in the Gatineau sector....
, Canadian municipal politician and businessman - Tom BoucherTom BoucherThomas Charles "Tom" Boucher was an English professional association football player at the turn of the twentieth century....
, Designer of the Concorde 'Total Fuel System' - Étienne-Alexis BoucherÉtienne-Alexis BoucherÉtienne-Alexis Boucher is a politician in the Canadian province of Quebec, who was elected to represent the riding of Johnson in the National Assembly of Quebec in the 2008 provincial election...
, current member of the Quebec National Assembly, son of Claude Boucher (politician)Claude Boucher (politician)Claude Boucher is a former Quebec political figure. He represented Johnson in the Quebec National Assembly from 1994 to 2007 as a member of the Parti Québécois.... - David BoucherDavid BoucherDavid Boucher is a professional French road cyclist, currently riding for Omega Pharma-Lotto.-Palmarès:2004200520092010-References:* at Omega Pharma-Lotto...
(born 1980), French road cyclist - D.F. Boucher, Brazilian singer (born 1981)
- Candice BoucherCandice BoucherCandice Boucher is a South African model. Magazines she has modelled for include FHM, GQ, Cosmopolitan, Sports Illustrated and Elle. She has appeared in advertising campaigns for Fila and Speed, and is currently one of the faces of Intimissimi and Guess Jeans...
(born 1983), South African model