2000
#110,523
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 148
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Dubre
A habitational surname originating from a place named Dubre in France.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 123 Americans carry the last name Dubre. That puts it at #151,639 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,786,621 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dubre 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
123
1 in 2,786,621
Census rank
#151,639
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
107
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 107 bearers of the surname Dubre in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 151639th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dubre, the largest self-reported group is White at 68.2%. The next largest groups are Black (28.0%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Dubre
The surname DUBRE is believed to have originated in France, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is thought to be a variant of the French surname Dubreuil, which itself derives from the Old French words "du" meaning "of" and "breuil" meaning "small wood" or "thicket."
The earliest known recording of the name DUBRE can be found in the Douai Records of 1384, where one Jean DUBRE is mentioned as a resident of the town of Douai in northern France. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by the 14th century.
Another early reference to the name can be found in the Armorial Général of 1696, a collection of French family coats of arms compiled under the order of King Louis XIV. The DUBRE family crest, featuring a lion rampant on a field of azure, is included in this record, indicating that the family held a position of some prominence at the time.
As for notable individuals bearing the surname DUBRE, one of the earliest was Jacques DUBRE (1560-1629), a French Protestant clergyman and scholar who served as a pastor in the city of Sedan. He was known for his writings on religious topics and his advocacy for the Huguenot cause.
Another significant figure was Jean-Baptiste DUBRE (1674-1745), a French architect and engineer best known for his work on the fortifications of the city of Lille. He also designed several churches and other buildings in the region.
In the 19th century, Marie-Aimée DUBRE (1809-1892) was a French nun and educator who founded the Congregation of the Sisters of the Immaculate Conception, a Catholic religious order dedicated to the education of young girls.
The name DUBRE has also been associated with various place names throughout France, such as Dubreuil-Rosière, a commune in the Ardennes department, and Dubreuil-Montbavin, a commune in the Orne department. These place names likely originated from the Old French "du breuil," referring to a small wooded area.
While the surname DUBRE is not as common as some other French surnames, it has left its mark on history through the contributions of individuals who bore this name. From clergymen and architects to educators and religious leaders, the DUBRE family has played a role in shaping various aspects of French culture and society over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dubre
Among Census respondents with the surname Dubre, the largest self-reported group is White at 68.2%. The next largest groups are Black (28.0%) and Two or More Races (3.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Dubre 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 Dubre surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White68.2% · 73
- Black or African American28.0% · 30
- Two or more races3.7% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dubre
Dubre 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
#160,975
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-48 bearers (-32.4%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 50,452 places
2020
#151,639
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
+7 bearers (+7.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 9,336 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #110,523 | 148 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #160,975 | 100 | 0.03 | -48 bearers (-32.4%) | Down 50,452 places |
| 2020 | #151,639 | 107 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+7.0%) | Up 9,336 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 Dubre 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 | #160,975 | #151,639 | 5.8% |
| Count | 100 | 107 | 7.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 19.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dubre bearers went from 100 to 107 (+7.0% change). The surname moved up 9,336 positions in the national ranking, going from #160,975 to #151,639.
FAQ
Dubre surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dubre?
Name Census estimates that about 123 living Americans carry the surname Dubre. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,786,621 residents.
How common is Dubre?
Dubre ranks #151,639 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 107 people with the surname Dubre. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (123), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Dubre.
Has Dubre become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dubre went from 100 recorded bearers to 107. That is an increase of 7 (+7.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #160,975 to #151,639.
What does the Census say about the background of Dubre?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dubre, the largest self-reported group is White at 68.2%. The next largest groups are Black (28.0%) and Two or More Races (3.7%). 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 Dubre in the 2020 Census, accounting for 68.2% (73 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dubre appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (68.2%), Black (28.0%), Two or More Races (3.7%). 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 Dubre (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 Dubre mean?
A habitational surname originating from a place named Dubre in France. 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 Dubre (0.04 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 people have the surname Dubre?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.