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

Dupon, 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 Dupon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dupon in America

Dupon is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dupon surname appeared 131 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 Dupon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dupon 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 Dupon

The surname DUPON is of French origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of France, particularly in areas such as Normandy and Brittany.

The name DUPON is derived from the Old French words "du" meaning "of" and "pont" meaning "bridge." This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have lived near a significant bridge or were involved in the construction or maintenance of bridges.

In early records, variations of the spelling can be found, including Dupont, DuPont, and Du Pont. One of the earliest known references to the name is found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a "Roger du Pont" who held lands in Oxfordshire.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname DUPON was Jean Dupont, a French nobleman born around 1250 in Normandy. He served as a knight and participated in the Eighth Crusade to the Holy Land in the late 13th century.

Another notable figure was Pierre Dupont, a 16th-century French poet and satirist born in 1521 in Nantes. His works often criticized the excesses of the nobility and the clergy, earning him both acclaim and controversy during his lifetime.

In the 17th century, Samuel Dupont, a French Protestant minister and theologian, gained prominence for his writings on religious tolerance and his advocacy for the rights of Huguenots. He was born in 1628 in Normandy and died in 1707.

During the 18th century, Jacques Dupont, a French explorer and cartographer, made significant contributions to the mapping of the Louisiana Territory in North America. He was born in 1738 in Normandy and died in 1815.

In the 19th century, Pierre-Samuel Dupont de Nemours, a French-American economist and statesman, played a vital role in the early years of the United States. He was born in 1739 in Paris and died in 1817 in Delaware, having served as an advisor to Thomas Jefferson and as the first Secretary of the Treasury under the Constitution.

Throughout its history, the surname DUPON has been associated with various place names and locations, reflecting the widespread distribution of the family across France and beyond. While the name has maintained its French roots, it has also been carried by individuals of diverse backgrounds and nationalities, contributing to its rich tapestry of heritage and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dupon

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

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

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