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

Dupervil, 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 Dupervil surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dupervil in America

Dupervil is the 113791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dupervil surname appeared 154 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 Dupervil.

The history of the last name Dupervil

The surname DUPERVIL is of French origin, originating from the word "pervialle" which means "path" or "trail" in Old French. This suggests that the name likely referred to someone who lived near a path or trail, possibly a gatekeeper or someone responsible for maintaining the path.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the Normandy region of France, where it first appeared in the 11th century. In medieval records from this time, the name was often spelled as "de Pervialle" or "de Pervaille", indicating its association with a specific location or estate.

One of the earliest documented bearers of the name was Guillaume de Pervaille, a Norman nobleman who participated in the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. His name is recorded in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the name DUPERVIL was primarily concentrated in the northern regions of France, particularly in Normandy and Picardy. Over time, variations in spelling emerged, such as "Dupervel", "Dupervier", and "Dupervialle".

A notable figure bearing the name was Jean Dupervel (c. 1460-1520), a French poet and author from Picardy. His works, including the collection "Les Poésies de Jean Dupervel", provide insights into the cultural and literary landscape of Renaissance France.

Another prominent individual was Jacques Dupervialle (1555-1632), a French Catholic theologian and philosopher who taught at the University of Paris. His writings, such as "Tractatus de Gratia et Libero Arbitrio", influenced the theological debates of his time.

In the 17th century, the name gained prominence with François Dupervier (1617-1671), a French military engineer and architect who served under King Louis XIV. He was responsible for designing and constructing several fortifications and military installations across France.

The DUPERVIL surname also found its way to other parts of Europe, including Belgium and Switzerland, likely through migration and intermarriage. One notable bearer was Étienne Dupervel (1785-1860), a Swiss watchmaker and inventor known for his contributions to the development of the chronometer.

As the name spread beyond France, various spellings and variations emerged, such as "Duperville", "Dupervil", and "Dupervielle". However, the core meaning and origin of the name remained rooted in its association with paths or trails in the Normandy region of France.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dupervil

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

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 Dupervil 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.

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

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