Surname Mauche - Meaning and Origin

Mauche: What does the surname Mauche mean?

The last name Mauche is of German origin and is most commonly found in Bavaria, though it is also found in other parts of Germany and Austria. The surname is derived from the Old German word ‘moh’ which means ‘cut,’ or ‘claw.’ As such, it may have been an occupational name for someone who was a metal worker, cutler, or tailor. It may also have been a nickname for someone with a particular set of physical characteristics, such as a claw-like hand or arm, or someone who had a reputation for being fiercely protective.

The spelling of the surname Mauche is thought to have originated as Mauer or Maueri in Middle High German – though it has been spelled many different ways over the centuries, including Mouch, Mouche, Maucher, Moucher, and Mueler.

Mauche is often encountered as part of one of the originally distinct German patronymic family names, in which each succeeding generation changed the ending of their father's name. Patronymic surnames were usually formed by adding ‘s’ or ‘son’ to the end of the father’s name, but in some cases the suffix ‘el’ or ‘er’ was used instead.

Today the surname Mauche is relatively rare, and is still found prominently in Bavaria and other parts of Germany and Austria.

Mauche: Where does the name Mauche come from?

Mauche is a surname of French origin which can be found in France, Switzerland and the French Caribbean. In Switzerland, it is particularly common in the cantons of Fribourg, Neuchâtel and Valais (also known as Wallis). It is also common in the French overseas department of Martinique in the Caribbean, especially in the towns of Trinité and Fort-de-France.

In France, the surname is most commonly found in the Poitou-Charentes region, particularly in the department of Vienne, where it has been found since the 16th century. It is also found in the Lower Normandy region, especially around Avranches.

In the United States, the surname is most commonly found in Louisiana, with a significant number of people bearing the surname also living in Arizona, California and Texas.

In Canada, Mauche is most common in the provinces of Ontario and Quebec, with a significant number found in Alberta as well.

Today, people bearing the surname Mauche can be found all over the world, from Europe to the Americas, and in the Caribbean.

Variations of the surname Mauche

Mauche is an anglicized spelling of a French-German surname meaning 'nimble' and 'athletic', and is primarily found in Germany and the United States. Variants of the spelling include "Maucher", "Maücher", "Mauecher", "Maechler" and "Maechner".

In Germany, the name likely originates from Bavaria. In some cases, it may have originated from the old German word “mauch”, which means badger. Families with this surname were historically miners and stonemasons.

There are also several surnames of similar origins, such as "Moucher", "Mouchier", "Mouscher", and "Mauscher". The surnames "Mawer", "Mower", and "Moehr" have similar meanings and are related to the surname.

Finally, there are some related surnames that have evolved over the centuries. "Mowery" is an Americanization of the German surename “Maucher”, while "Mauer" is further derived from the Bavarian “Maucher”. Additionally, "Mauch" is considered to represent an anglicized variation of the German surname "Maucher".

Famous people with the name Mauche

• John Mauche: Actor best known for his roles in the 2018 play, American Dreamers, and in the 2019 film, Sunflower Man.
• Brad Maule: Actor best known for his roles in General Hospital and Tyler Perry's House of Payne.
• Mark Maule: A professional racing driver in the Indianapolis 500.
• Sharon Maule: Actress known for the TV show Pramface and the movie A Royal Hangover.
• Daisy Mauche: Professional tennis player from New Zealand.
• Alan Mauche: Founding member of the Tad Smith Academic Library at the University of Mississippi.
• Kenneth Mauche: Actor known for his roles in the TV series Dark Angel and 24.
• Gary Mauche: Musician and singer-songwriter from San Francisco.
• Michael Mauche: Former professional baseball player who played for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Milwaukee Brewers.
• Sandi Mauche: Wildlife photographer and lecturer, best known for her book, Appalachian Encounters.

Other surnames

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