Bouchards

Bouchards is a surname of French origin. In English-language contexts it functions as the surname of individuals and, more broadly, as a reference to families bearing the name. The name is most commonly found in France and in regions with historical French settlement, including Canada—particularly Quebec—and other countries with French diaspora.

The distribution of the name reflects centuries of French colonization and migration. In Canada, Bouchards is among the surnames established in francophone communities during the colonial period and subsequent waves of settlement. It is also present in European and global populations due to more recent mobility.

As a family name, Bouchards has been carried by people across a variety of fields. Notable bearers have appeared in politics, sports, media, the arts, science, and business, among others. The name, like many French-origin surnames, can be found in historical records, censuses, and genealogical documents in both Europe and North America.

Because Bouchards may refer to many individuals, biographical articles about specific people with the surname exist separately. The surname exemplifies the broader pattern of French-origin names that became common in North America and beyond through migration.