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

Dubie, 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 Dubie surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dubie in America

Dubie is the 45886th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dubie surname appeared 465 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Dubie.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dubie 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 Dubie

The surname DUBIE originated in France during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "dubie," which meant "doubt" or "uncertainty." This name may have been given as a nickname to someone who was known for being indecisive or unsure.

The earliest recorded instances of the DUBIE surname can be traced back to the 13th century in the regions of Normandy and Brittany in northern France. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Jehan Dubie, who was mentioned in a document from the town of Bayeux, Normandy, dated 1287.

In the 14th century, the DUBIE name appeared in various medieval records and manuscripts across France. For example, a Nicolas Dubie was listed as a resident of the village of Coutances in the Manche region of Normandy in 1316.

During the 15th century, the DUBIE surname began to spread beyond the borders of France as people migrated to other parts of Europe. In England, the name was sometimes anglicized to "Dubey" or "Dewbery." One notable bearer of the name from this period was John Dubey, who was born in Dorset, England, in 1472 and served as a member of the English Parliament.

In the 16th century, the DUBIE name continued to be found in various historical records across Europe. One example is Pierre Dubie, a French merchant and explorer who was born in Rouen, Normandy, in 1524 and is believed to have traveled to the Americas.

As the centuries passed, the DUBIE surname became more widespread, with bearers of the name living in various countries around the world. Some notable individuals with the DUBIE surname throughout history include:

1. Jean-Baptiste Dubie (1765-1824), a French general during the Napoleonic Wars.
2. Louis Dubie (1888-1979), a Swiss painter and engraver known for his landscapes and cityscapes.
3. Marie-Thérèse Dubie (1921-2006), a French writer and novelist who authored several books on the history and culture of Normandy.
4. Henri Dubie (1901-1989), a Belgian architect who designed numerous buildings in Brussels and other cities in Belgium.
5. Jacques Dubie (1942-2012), a French historian and author who specialized in the study of medieval France and the Hundred Years' War.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dubie

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

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 Dubie 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 Dubie 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 Dubie was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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