Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.
BUTCHER
As described in historical dictionaries
Patronymica Britannica (1860)
BUTCHER. The occupation, Le Bocher, H.R. Some of the older forms are easilj' confounded with Bourchier. In ancient times this was a title of honour bestowed by the French on great warriors ! See Eng. Surn. i. 121.
Surname type: Occupational name
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English