Find out how popular the last name DuBay is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named DuBay.

DuBay, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the DuBay surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DuBay in America

DuBay is the 10914th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DuBay surname appeared 2,916 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname DuBay.

We can also compare 2010 data for DuBay to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name DuBay

The surname DUBAY is of French origin and can be traced back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Old French word "du bois," which means "of the wood" or "from the forest." This surname likely referred to individuals who lived near or worked in wooded areas, such as foresters or lumberjacks.

The earliest recorded instances of the DUBAY surname can be found in historical records from the Normandy region of France. One of the earliest known bearers of this name was Jean du Bay, who was mentioned in a document from the town of Rouen in 1327.

As the DUBAY surname spread across France, it underwent various spelling variations, including DuBois, Dubois, and Dubay. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the scribes who recorded the names.

During the Middle Ages, the DUBAY surname appeared in several notable manuscripts and records. For example, the name was mentioned in the tax rolls of the city of Paris in the 14th century, indicating the presence of DUBAY families in the region.

Over time, the DUBAY surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest recorded was Gilles Dubay, a French nobleman who lived in the 15th century and served as a military commander during the Hundred Years' War.

Another prominent bearer of the DUBAY surname was Jacques Dubay, a French philosopher and theologian born in 1661. He was known for his works on spiritual guidance and contemplative prayer, which influenced many religious thinkers of his time.

In the 18th century, Jean-Baptiste Dubay (1679-1761) was a celebrated French architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Church of St. Sulpice and the Palais Bourbon.

Moving into the 19th century, Claude Marie Dubay (1800-1879) was a French painter known for his landscapes and portraits, many of which are currently housed in prestigious art museums across Europe.

More recently, Paul Dubay (1906-1985) was a notable French writer and journalist who gained recognition for his novels and essays exploring themes of existentialism and the human condition.

While the DUBAY surname originated in France, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including North America and other European countries, as a result of migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DuBay

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname DuBay.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for DuBay was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of DuBay has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name DuBay was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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