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

Dubuc, 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 Dubuc surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dubuc in America

Dubuc is the 23555th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dubuc surname appeared 1,078 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 Dubuc.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dubuc 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 Dubuc

The surname DUBUC is of French origin, with roots tracing back to the region of Normandy in northwestern France during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French words "du" and "buc," which together mean "from the beech tree." This likely indicates that the original bearers of the name resided near or were associated with a prominent beech tree or beech forest.

The earliest known record of the DUBUC surname dates back to the late 11th century, when it appeared in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landowners and properties in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname may have been among the Norman settlers who accompanied William during the Norman Conquest of England in 1066.

In the 12th century, the DUBUC name appeared in various medieval records and manuscripts, including the Cartulary of Fécamp Abbey in Normandy, which mentions a "Robertus Dubuc" in 1180. This suggests that the name was well-established in the region during this time period.

One notable historical figure bearing the DUBUC surname was Jacques Dubuc (1544-1629), a French Catholic priest and theologian who served as the Bishop of Vence from 1605 until his death. He was known for his contributions to religious literature and his involvement in the Catholic Reformation movement.

Another prominent individual with the DUBUC name was Guillaume Dubuc (1688-1742), a French-Canadian explorer and fur trader who played a significant role in the early exploration and settlement of the Canadian West. He is credited with establishing several trading posts and fostering relationships with indigenous tribes.

In the 19th century, Adolphe Dubuc (1835-1909) was a Canadian politician and lawyer who served as the Premier of Manitoba from 1900 to 1904. He was instrumental in promoting French-Canadian rights and played a key role in the establishment of several educational institutions in the province.

The DUBUC surname can also be found in various place names, particularly in France and Canada. For instance, Dubuc is a commune in the Gard department of southern France, while there is a rural municipality named Dubuc in the Canadian province of Manitoba.

Throughout history, variations in the spelling of the DUBUC surname have been observed, including Dubuque, Dübüc, and Dubucq. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects, scribal errors, or attempts to adapt the name to different languages and cultures as it spread across different regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dubuc

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

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

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