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Early Origins of the Boutte family

The surname Boutte was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in South Holland, a province of Holland, the most crowded province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Rotterdam, Leyden and Shiedam. Noted is the famed castle of Teilengen where Jacqueline of Bavaria is buried. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Boutte family

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Boutte Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Bout, Boutt, Boutte, Boute, Bouts, Boutts, Boutes, Bouttes, Bouttz, Boutz, Bouttez, van Bout and many more.

Early Notables of the Boutte family

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Boutte Ranking

In the United States, the name Boutte is the 7,168th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Boutte is ranked the 5,253rd most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 2

Migration of the Boutte family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: those recorded from the mid 17th century onward in the great migration from Europe to the New World.


Contemporary Notables of the name Boutte (post 1700) +

  • Denise Boutte (b. 1982), American actress
  • Marc Anthony Boutte (b. 1969), American former NFL football defensive tackle
  • John Boutté, American jazz singer
  • Duane Boutte, American film and stage actor
  • Jean-Luc Boutté (1947-1995), French actor


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
  2. http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/


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