Butcher (surname)

Butcher is a common family name in England but it may have French origins. It was originally an occupational surname used to identify a person who worked as a butcher. The name derived from the Old English word boucher or the Old French word bouchier. The German equivalent is 'Fleischhauer'.

Bearers of the surname include:

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  • Fanny Butcher (1888–1987), American newspaper writer and literary critic
  • Finn Butcher (born 1995), New Zealand slalom canoeist

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  • Lisa Butcher (born 1971), English fashion model and TV presenter

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