2000
#12,218
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,338
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.87
Rare Last name
Beaupre
A French topographic surname referring to someone who lived near a beautiful meadow or pasture.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,619 Americans carry the last name Beaupre. That puts it at #12,879 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.76 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 130,872 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Beaupre surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
2.6K
1 in 130,872
Census rank
#12,879
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.8
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.3K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,284 bearers of the surname Beaupre in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.76 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 12879th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Beaupre, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.5%) and Hispanic (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Beaupre
The surname Beaupre originated in France during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French words "beau," meaning beautiful, and "pré," meaning meadow or field. The name likely referred to someone who lived near or owned a beautiful meadow or a picturesque field.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Beaupre can be traced back to the 12th century in various regions of northern France, such as Normandy and Picardy. In the 13th century, the name appeared in several medieval charters and records, indicating its widespread use among the French nobility and landed gentry.
One notable early bearer of the name Beaupre was Raoul de Beaupre, a Norman knight who participated in the Third Crusade led by Richard the Lionheart in the late 12th century. Another historical figure was Jean de Beaupre, a French nobleman who served as a chamberlain to King Charles VI in the early 15th century.
During the Middle Ages, the Beaupre family established roots in various parts of France, including the regions of Île-de-France, Champagne, and Burgundy. Several villages and hamlets, such as Beaupré-sur-Noire and Beaupré-sur-Sambre, bear the name, indicating the presence of the Beaupre lineage in these areas.
In the 16th century, a notable member of the Beaupre family was François de Beaupre, a renowned French poet and playwright who lived from 1530 to 1597. His works, including plays and sonnets, were highly regarded during the Renaissance period.
Over the centuries, the Beaupre name has also been associated with various military figures and noblemen, such as Henri de Beaupre (1580-1645), a French army officer who served in the Thirty Years' War, and Philippe de Beaupre (1665-1732), a French nobleman and courtier during the reign of Louis XIV.
While the Beaupre surname is predominantly French in origin, it has also spread to other parts of the world through emigration and cultural exchange. As a result, individuals bearing the Beaupre surname can be found in various countries, particularly in regions with historical French influence or colonial ties.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Beaupre
Among Census respondents with the surname Beaupre, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.5%) and Hispanic (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Beaupre bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Beaupre surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.2% · 2,083
- Two or more races3.5% · 81
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 66
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 23
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 20
- Black or African American0.5% · 11
Timeline
Historical Census data for Beaupre
Beaupre appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#12,476
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,488
+150 bearers (+6.4%)
Per 100,000 0.84
Rank movement Down 258 places
2020
#12,879
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,284
-204 bearers (-8.2%)
Per 100,000 0.76
Rank movement Down 403 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #12,218 | 2,338 | 0.87 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #12,476 | 2,488 | 0.84 | +150 bearers (+6.4%) | Down 258 places |
| 2020 | #12,879 | 2,284 | 0.76 | -204 bearers (-8.2%) | Down 403 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Beaupre surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,476 | #12,879 | -3.2% |
| Count | 2,488 | 2,284 | -8.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.84 | 0.76 | -9.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Beaupre bearers went from 2,488 to 2,284 (-8.2% change). The surname moved down 403 positions in the national ranking, going from #12,476 to #12,879.
FAQ
Beaupre surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Beaupre?
Name Census estimates that about 2,619 living Americans carry the surname Beaupre. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 130,872 residents.
How common is Beaupre?
Beaupre ranks #12,879 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.76 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,284 people with the surname Beaupre. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,619), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.76 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.76 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Beaupre.
Has Beaupre become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Beaupre went from 2,488 recorded bearers to 2,284. That is a decrease of 204 (-8.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #12,476 to #12,879.
What does the Census say about the background of Beaupre?
Among Census respondents with the surname Beaupre, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.5%) and Hispanic (2.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Beaupre in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.2% (2,083 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Beaupre appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.2%), Two or More Races (3.5%), Hispanic (2.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Beaupre (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Beaupre mean?
A French topographic surname referring to someone who lived near a beautiful meadow or pasture. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Beaupre (0.76 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Beaupre?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.