2000
#13,488
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,068
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.77
Rare Last name
Duplantis
French occupational surname derived from the Old French word "planteur," meaning "planter" or "someone who plants."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,378 Americans carry the last name Duplantis. That puts it at #13,928 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.69 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 144,136 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Duplantis 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
2.4K
1 in 144,136
Census rank
#13,928
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.1K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,074 bearers of the surname Duplantis in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.69 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 13928th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Duplantis, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Duplantis
Among Census respondents with the surname Duplantis, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
The bar chart below shows how Duplantis 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 Duplantis surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.0% · 1,867
- Hispanic or Latino3.8% · 78
- Two or more races2.2% · 46
- Black or African American2.2% · 45
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.6% · 33
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.2% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Duplantis
Duplantis 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
#13,938
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,166
+98 bearers (+4.7%)
Per 100,000 0.73
Rank movement Down 450 places
2020
#13,928
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,074
-92 bearers (-4.2%)
Per 100,000 0.69
Rank movement Up 10 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #13,488 | 2,068 | 0.77 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #13,938 | 2,166 | 0.73 | +98 bearers (+4.7%) | Down 450 places |
| 2020 | #13,928 | 2,074 | 0.69 | -92 bearers (-4.2%) | Up 10 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 Duplantis 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 | #13,938 | #13,928 | 0.1% |
| Count | 2,166 | 2,074 | -4.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.73 | 0.69 | -4.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Duplantis bearers went from 2,166 to 2,074 (-4.2% change). The surname moved up 10 positions in the national ranking, going from #13,938 to #13,928.
FAQ
Duplantis surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Duplantis?
Name Census estimates that about 2,378 living Americans carry the surname Duplantis. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 144,136 residents.
How common is Duplantis?
Duplantis ranks #13,928 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.69 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,074 people with the surname Duplantis. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,378), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.69 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.69 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Duplantis.
Has Duplantis become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Duplantis went from 2,166 recorded bearers to 2,074. That is a decrease of 92 (-4.2%). In the national ranking it rose from #13,938 to #13,928.
What does the Census say about the background of Duplantis?
Among Census respondents with the surname Duplantis, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Two or More Races (2.2%). 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 Duplantis in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.0% (1,867 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Duplantis appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.0%), Hispanic (3.8%), Two or More Races (2.2%). 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 Duplantis (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 Duplantis mean?
French occupational surname derived from the Old French word "planteur," meaning "planter" or "someone who plants." 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 Duplantis (0.69 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 share the surname Duplantis?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.