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

DuBree, 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 DuBree surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of DuBree in America

DuBree is the 42579th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The DuBree surname appeared 509 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 DuBree.

We can also compare 2010 data for DuBree 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 DuBree

The surname Dubree has its origins in France, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "du bré," which translates to "from the meadow" or "from the field." This suggests that the name may have originated as a toponymic surname, referring to someone who lived near or worked on a meadow or field.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dubree can be found in the registry of the parish of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris, where a certain Jean Dubree was listed in 1571. Another early reference is found in the records of the city of Angers, where a Marie Dubree was mentioned in 1598.

The name Dubree has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, including Dubray, Dubrée, and Dubrée. These variations likely occurred due to regional dialects, scribal errors, or personal preferences. Additionally, the name has been linked to several place names in France, such as Dubré and Dubrée, which may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Dubree. One of the earliest recorded was Jean Dubree (1535-1612), a French clergyman and scholar who served as the rector of the University of Paris. Another was Jacques Dubree (1628-1698), a French theologian and mathematician who made significant contributions to the study of probability theory.

In the 18th century, Marie-Anne Dubree (1701-1767) was a renowned French painter and engraver, known for her intricate portraits and still-life works. Later, in the 19th century, Louis-Auguste Dubree (1818-1891) was a French military officer who served in the Franco-Prussian War and was awarded the Legion of Honor for his bravery.

One of the most notable figures with the surname Dubree was Pierre-Marie Dubree (1865-1932), a French politician and lawyer who served as the Minister of Justice in the early 20th century. He played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Third Republic and was instrumental in implementing legal reforms during his tenure.

While these examples illustrate the long-standing presence of the surname Dubree in France, it is important to note that the name has also spread to other regions and countries over time, likely through migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name DuBree

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

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

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