Butcher is a common family name in England but it may have French origins. The name first reached England following its conquest by the Normans in 1066. 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. Residents of the French area of Boursières, or their descendants, may have also adopted the surname Butcher.
Politicians and diplomats
David Butcher, New Zealand politician
Herbert Butcher, British politician and Member of Parliament
Jake Butcher, American banker and politician
Peter Butcher, British diplomat
Samuel Henry Butcher, classical scholar and Member of Parliament
William Butcher, Australian politician
Arts and entertainment
A. J. Butcher, children's writer
Adam Butcher, Canadian film actor
Bilinda Butcher, vocalist and guitarist of rock band My Bloody Valentine
Clyde Butcher, American photographer
Fanny Butcher, American newspaper writer and literary critic
Goler T. Butcher, American lawyer and professor
Gordon Butcher, Australian member of The Warumpi Band
Jim Butcher, American fantasy writer
Jon Butcher, American singer, guitarist, and producer
Kristin Butcher, Canadian writer and reviewer
Lisa Butcher, English fashion model and TV presenter
May Butcher, writer
Paige Butcher, Australian fashion model
Raegan Butcher, American poet and singer
Sam Butcher, American artist
Solomon Butcher, American photographer
Tim Butcher, English journalist and author
Tom Butcher, English television actor
Harry C. Butcher, naval aide to General Dwight D. Eisenhower
John Butcher (disambiguation)
Paul Butcher (disambiguation)
Samuel Butcher (disambiguation)
Stephen Butcher (disambiguation)
Willard C. Butcher, banker
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