2010
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Dupire
A French surname potentially derived from the Old French words "du" meaning "from" and "pire" meaning "worst" or "poorest".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Dupire. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dupire 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
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Dupire in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dupire, the largest self-reported group is White at 77.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.9%) and Two or More Races (9.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Dupire
The surname Dupire has its origins in France, tracing back to the late Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "pire," meaning "worse" or "poorer." The prefix "du" could indicate a place of origin or a locational name.
One plausible theory suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone from a poorer or less prosperous area. Alternatively, it could have been a descriptive surname given to someone perceived as being in a worse or poorer condition compared to others in the community.
The earliest known record of the surname Dupire appears in historical documents from the 14th century in the northern regions of France, particularly in Normandy and Picardy. Some variations in spelling, such as Dupyre, Dupyere, and Dupier, can be found in ancient manuscripts and records from that era.
In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the name Dupire was Jacques Dupire, a French scholar and theologian who taught at the University of Paris. He was born around 1420 and made significant contributions to the study of theology during his lifetime.
Another historical figure was Marie Dupire, a French noblewoman from the 16th century, who was known for her philanthropic efforts and support of the arts. She was born in 1532 and played a prominent role in the cultural life of her time.
During the 17th century, the Dupire surname gained further recognition with Pierre Dupire, a French soldier and military leader who participated in several campaigns during the Thirty Years' War. He was born in 1595 and left a lasting legacy through his military exploits.
In the 18th century, Jean-Baptiste Dupire, a French artist and engraver, achieved notable success with his intricate etchings and engravings. He was born in 1720 and his works were widely admired and collected by art enthusiasts of the time.
The 19th century saw the rise of Louis Dupire, a renowned French architect who contributed to the design and construction of several notable buildings and landmarks in Paris. He was born in 1810 and his architectural style and attention to detail left a lasting impact on the city's landscape.
Throughout its history, the surname Dupire has been associated with various professions, from scholars and artists to military leaders and architects, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who bore this name.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dupire
Among Census respondents with the surname Dupire, the largest self-reported group is White at 77.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.9%) and Two or More Races (9.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Dupire 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 Dupire surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White77.5% · 86
- Hispanic or Latino9.9% · 11
- Two or more races9.9% · 11
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.7% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dupire
Dupire appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-5 bearers (-4.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,516 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-4.3%) | Down 5,516 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 Dupire 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 | #143,149 | #148,665 | -3.9% |
| Count | 116 | 111 | -4.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dupire bearers went from 116 to 111 (-4.3% change). The surname moved down 5,516 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #148,665.
FAQ
Dupire surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dupire?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Dupire. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Dupire?
Dupire ranks #148,665 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 111 people with the surname Dupire. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), 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 Dupire.
Has Dupire become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dupire went from 116 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 5 (-4.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #143,149 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Dupire?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dupire, the largest self-reported group is White at 77.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.9%) and Two or More Races (9.9%). 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 Dupire in the 2020 Census, accounting for 77.5% (86 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dupire appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (77.5%), Hispanic (9.9%), Two or More Races (9.9%). 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 Dupire (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 Dupire mean?
A French surname potentially derived from the Old French words "du" meaning "from" and "pire" meaning "worst" or "poorest". 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 Dupire (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 are called Dupire?
If you just want to know how many people are called Dupire, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.