2000
#146,011
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Dupraw
Of French origin, an occupational surname referring to a textile worker or one who dyed cloth.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Dupraw. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dupraw 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Dupraw in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dupraw, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Dupraw
The surname DUPRAW is of French origin, emerging during the medieval period in the northern regions of the country. It is believed to have derived from the Old French term "du pré," which translates to "of the meadow" or "from the meadow." This suggests that the name initially referred to someone who lived near or worked on a meadow or grassy area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Saint-Père de Chartres, a medieval manuscript dating back to the 12th century. Here, the name appears as "Dupra," potentially referring to a person or family residing in a meadow-like area near the city of Chartres.
In the 13th century, the name was documented in various forms, including "Duprait" and "Dupray," in the Rôles de l'Échiquier de Normandie, a collection of legal records from the Normandy region. This indicates that the name had spread across different parts of northern France by that time.
The name's evolution can also be traced through place names. For instance, the village of Dupray in the Eure-et-Loir department of northern France likely derived its name from the surname, suggesting that individuals with the DUPRAW surname may have established a presence in that area.
One notable individual bearing the DUPRAW surname was Jean Dupraw (1515-1588), a French artist and engraver known for his intricate woodcuts and engravings, many of which depicted religious themes and scenes from the Bible.
Another historical figure was Antoine Dupraw (1675-1742), a French architect and engineer who worked on various projects in Paris, including the design and construction of several notable buildings and bridges.
In the 18th century, Jacques Dupraw (1720-1795) was a French botanist and naturalist who contributed to the study and classification of plant species, particularly those found in the regions of southern France.
Moving into the 19th century, Marie Dupraw (1845-1912) was a French educator and advocate for women's rights, who played a influential role in establishing educational opportunities for girls and promoting gender equality in France.
Lastly, Pierre Dupraw (1880-1945) was a French soldier and military officer who served during World War I and later became involved in the French Resistance movement against the German occupation during World War II.
While the DUPRAW surname may have evolved and spread across different regions over time, its origins can be traced back to the meadows and grassy areas of northern France, where it likely originated as a descriptive name for individuals living or working in such environments.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dupraw
Among Census respondents with the surname Dupraw, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Dupraw 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 Dupraw surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.7% · 100
- Two or more races4.6% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.8% · 3
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dupraw
Dupraw 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
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
+9 bearers (+8.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 190 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-4 bearers (-3.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,004 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #146,011 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | +9 bearers (+8.7%) | Down 190 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.5%) | Down 4,004 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 Dupraw 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 | #146,201 | #150,205 | -2.7% |
| Count | 113 | 109 | -3.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dupraw bearers went from 113 to 109 (-3.5% change). The surname moved down 4,004 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #150,205.
FAQ
Dupraw surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dupraw?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Dupraw. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Dupraw?
Dupraw ranks #150,205 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 109 people with the surname Dupraw. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), 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 Dupraw.
Has Dupraw become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dupraw went from 113 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #146,201 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Dupraw?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dupraw, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.7%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%). 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 Dupraw in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.7% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dupraw appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.7%), Two or More Races (4.6%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%). 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 Dupraw (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 Dupraw mean?
Of French origin, an occupational surname referring to a textile worker or one who dyed cloth. 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 Dupraw (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 Dupraw?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the last name Dupraw at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.