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

Dupré, 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 Dupré surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dupré in America

Dupré is the 4372nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dupré surname appeared 8,131 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Dupré.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dupré 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 Dupré

The surname Dupre has its origins in France, with the earliest known records dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old French words "du" meaning "of" and "pré" meaning "meadow" or "field." This suggests that the name likely referred to someone who lived near or owned a meadow or field.

The first recorded instance of the name Dupre can be found in the Domesday Book, a manuscript commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This document mentions a landowner named Radulfus du Pré in the county of Somerset, England. It is believed that this individual was of Norman descent, and his name was likely anglicized from the original French spelling.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname Dupre was Jehan Dupre, a French painter and manuscript illuminator who lived in the late 14th century. His work can be found in various religious manuscripts and books from that time period.

In the 16th century, the name Dupre was associated with the Protestant Reformation. Guillaume Dupre was a French Huguenot minister and theologian who played a significant role in the spread of Protestantism in France. He was born in 1510 and died in 1572.

During the 17th century, the Dupre name gained prominence in the field of architecture. François Dupre was a French architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Palais du Luxembourg. He lived from 1605 to 1673.

Another notable figure with the surname Dupre was Jacques Dupre, a French composer and organist who lived from 1640 to 1719. He was known for his contributions to the development of the French Baroque style of music.

In the 19th century, the name Dupre was associated with the arts and literature. Augustin Dupre was a French sculptor and painter who was born in 1804 and died in 1868. His works can be found in various museums and galleries across France.

Overall, the surname Dupre has a rich and diverse history, originating from the French language and spanning various fields such as art, architecture, religion, and music. Its presence in historical records and the achievements of notable individuals bearing this name contribute to its enduring legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dupré

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

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

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