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

Duplantis, 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 Duplantis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Duplantis in America

Duplantis is the 13938th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Duplantis surname appeared 2,166 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Duplantis.

We can also compare 2010 data for Duplantis 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 Duplantis

The surname Duplantis has its origins in France, where it first emerged in the late 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the French words "du" and "plantis," which together mean "from the plantation." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived or worked on a plantation or farm.

In the earliest records, the name was often spelled as "Duplantis," "Duplantes," or "Duplantier." Some variations of the spelling include "Duplantiss," "Duplantisse," and "Duplantiz." These variations were likely due to regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling practices of the time.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Duplantis can be found in the parish records of Saint-Martin-de-Ré, a small island off the western coast of France. In the late 16th century, a family with the surname Duplantis was recorded as living in this area, which was known for its vineyards and salt marshes.

As the Duplantis family spread across France over the centuries, they left their mark in various regions. In the 17th century, there are records of a Duplantis family residing in the Bordeaux region, which was known for its wine production. Later, in the 18th century, the name appears in records from the Provence region in southeastern France.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals with the surname Duplantis. One of the earliest was Jean Duplantis (1620-1695), a French merchant and landowner who was influential in the development of the city of Bordeaux. Another prominent figure was Marie-Anne Duplantis (1755-1832), a French author and poet who was known for her romantic works.

In the 19th century, the Duplantis name gained recognition in the United States, where many French immigrants had settled. One of the most notable figures from this era was Jacques Duplantis (1825-1892), a successful businessman and landowner in Louisiana. He played a significant role in the development of the state's sugar industry.

Another prominent individual was Émile Duplantis (1870-1944), a French-American artist and sculptor who gained recognition for his works depicting scenes from Cajun life in Louisiana. His sculptures can be found in museums and public spaces throughout the state.

Finally, in the 20th century, Armand Duplantis (1911-1998) was a renowned French-American lawyer and civil rights activist. He was a vocal advocate for racial equality and played a crucial role in desegregating public spaces in Louisiana.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Duplantis

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

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

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