2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Dupea
A French surname derived from the phrase "du pied" meaning "of the foot".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Dupea. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dupea 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
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Dupea in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dupea, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.8%) and Hispanic (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Dupea
The surname DUPEA has its origins in France, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old French word "dupea," which meant "to deceive" or "to trick." This could suggest that the name may have been given to someone who was known for their cunning or deceptive nature.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name DUPEA can be found in a document from the year 1287, which refers to a man named Pierre DUPEA residing in the village of Montpellier, located in the southern region of France. This document is preserved in the archives of the city's municipal records.
In the 14th century, the name DUPEA appears in several historical records, including a manuscript from the year 1342, which mentions a certain Jean DUPEA, a merchant who traded in fine silks and fabrics between France and Italy. This document provides valuable insight into the commercial activities of individuals bearing this surname during that time period.
Another notable figure with the surname DUPEA was Nicolas DUPEA, a renowned sculptor who lived in Paris during the 16th century. Born in 1525, he was commissioned by King Henry II to create several intricate stone carvings that adorned the royal palace in Paris. His works are still celebrated today for their exquisite detail and artistry.
The surname DUPEA also has a connection to the town of Dupea in the Burgundy region of France. Records from the 17th century indicate that many individuals bearing this surname hailed from this small village, suggesting that the name may have originated as a place name before becoming a surname.
In the 19th century, a prominent figure with the surname DUPEA was Marie DUPEA, a French writer and feminist activist born in 1832. She was a vocal advocate for women's rights and published several influential works that challenged the societal norms of her time. Her writings and activism played a significant role in the early feminist movement in France.
Throughout history, the surname DUPEA has been documented in various forms, including Dupea, Dupée, and Duppea, reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation that occurred over time and across different regions. While the name may have its roots in the concept of deception or trickery, it has since evolved to represent a rich cultural heritage and a diverse array of individuals who have made lasting contributions in various fields.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dupea
Among Census respondents with the surname Dupea, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.8%) and Hispanic (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Dupea 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 Dupea surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.5% · 92
- Two or more races4.8% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino2.9% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dupea
Dupea 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
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+7 bearers (+6.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,345 places
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-8 bearers (-7.1%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 6,337 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.7%) | Down 2,345 places |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | -8 bearers (-7.1%) | Down 6,337 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 Dupea 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 | #147,253 | #153,590 | -4.3% |
| Count | 112 | 104 | -7.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dupea bearers went from 112 to 104 (-7.1% change). The surname moved down 6,337 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #153,590.
FAQ
Dupea surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dupea?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Dupea. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Dupea?
Dupea ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 104 people with the surname Dupea. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Dupea.
Has Dupea become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dupea went from 112 recorded bearers to 104. That is a decrease of 8 (-7.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #147,253 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Dupea?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dupea, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.8%) and Hispanic (2.9%). 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 Dupea in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.5% (92 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dupea appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.5%), Two or More Races (4.8%), Hispanic (2.9%). 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 Dupea (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 Dupea mean?
A French surname derived from the phrase "du pied" meaning "of the foot". 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 Dupea (0.03 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 last name Dupea?
If you just want to know how many people have the last name Dupea, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.