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

Dupray, 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 Dupray surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dupray in America

Dupray is the 116201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dupray surname appeared 150 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 Dupray.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dupray 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 Dupray

The surname DUPRAY is of French origin, emerging in the region of Normandy during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old French words "du" meaning "of" and "pré" referring to a meadow or field. This suggests that the name may have originated as a locational surname, indicating a person who resided near or owned a meadow.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DUPRAY can be traced back to the 13th century in the records of the city of Rouen, Normandy. Interestingly, the name appeared in various spellings such as "DuPrey," "DuPrai," and "DuPraie," reflecting the regional variations and evolving orthography of the time.

Notable historical figures bearing the DUPRAY surname include Jacques DUPRAY, a prominent merchant and landowner who lived in the town of Caen during the late 15th century. Records indicate that he played a significant role in the local economy and served as a magistrate for several years.

In the 16th century, the DUPRAY family gained recognition through the exploits of Guillaume DUPRAY, a skilled navigator and explorer who accompanied Jacques Cartier on his third voyage to Canada in 1541. Guillaume's detailed accounts of the expedition and his maps of the St. Lawrence River region proved invaluable in the exploration and settlement of New France.

The 17th century saw the rise of Pierre DUPRAY, a celebrated French playwright and poet. Born in Paris in 1610, his works, including the tragedies "L'Amour Tyrannique" and "La Mort de César," were highly acclaimed and performed at the prestigious Hôtel de Bourgogne theater.

During the 18th century, the DUPRAY name gained prominence in the military realm with the achievements of General Louis-François DUPRAY. Born in 1732 in Marseille, he distinguished himself in numerous battles during the French Revolutionary Wars and the Napoleonic Wars, ultimately rising to the rank of général de division in Napoleon's Grande Armée.

In the realm of art and culture, the 19th century witnessed the contributions of the painter Émile DUPRAY. Born in 1836 in the village of Barbizon, he was a prominent figure in the Barbizon school of French landscape painting, known for his evocative depictions of rural scenes and natural landscapes.

These examples illustrate the rich history and diverse contributions of individuals bearing the surname DUPRAY throughout various periods and fields, solidifying its place as a notable French surname with deep roots in the regions of Normandy and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dupray

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

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

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