2000
#4,045
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 8,072
First available Census row
Per 100,000 2.99
Rare Last name
Dupre
A French topographic surname referring to someone who lived near a meadow or pasture.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 9,071 Americans carry the last name Dupre. That puts it at #4,341 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 2.65 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 37,786 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dupre 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Dupre with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
9.1K
1 in 37,786
Census rank
#4,341
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
2.6
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
7.9K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 7,910 bearers of the surname Dupre in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 2.65 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 4341st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dupre, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.8%. The next largest groups are Black (8.3%) and Hispanic (4.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Dupre
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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dupre
Among Census respondents with the surname Dupre, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.8%. The next largest groups are Black (8.3%) and Hispanic (4.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Dupre 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 Dupre surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White82.8% · 6,549
- Black or African American8.3% · 656
- Hispanic or Latino4.0% · 317
- Two or more races3.3% · 262
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 73
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 53
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dupre
Dupre 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
#4,372
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 8,131
+59 bearers (+0.7%)
Per 100,000 2.76
Rank movement Down 327 places
2020
#4,341
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 7,910
-221 bearers (-2.7%)
Per 100,000 2.65
Rank movement Up 31 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #4,045 | 8,072 | 2.99 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #4,372 | 8,131 | 2.76 | +59 bearers (+0.7%) | Down 327 places |
| 2020 | #4,341 | 7,910 | 2.65 | -221 bearers (-2.7%) | Up 31 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 Dupre 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 | #4,372 | #4,341 | 0.7% |
| Count | 8,131 | 7,910 | -2.7% |
| Per 100K | 2.76 | 2.65 | -4.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dupre bearers went from 8,131 to 7,910 (-2.7% change). The surname moved up 31 positions in the national ranking, going from #4,372 to #4,341.
FAQ
Dupre surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dupre?
Name Census estimates that about 9,071 living Americans carry the surname Dupre. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 37,786 residents.
How common is Dupre?
Dupre ranks #4,341 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 2.65 per 100,000 residents, which is about 3 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 7,910 people with the surname Dupre. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (9,071), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 2.65 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 2.65 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 3 of them to have the surname Dupre.
Has Dupre become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dupre went from 8,131 recorded bearers to 7,910. That is a decrease of 221 (-2.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #4,372 to #4,341.
What does the Census say about the background of Dupre?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dupre, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.8%. The next largest groups are Black (8.3%) and Hispanic (4.0%). 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 Dupre in the 2020 Census, accounting for 82.8% (6,549 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dupre appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (82.8%), Black (8.3%), Hispanic (4.0%). 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 Dupre (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 Dupre mean?
A French topographic surname referring to someone who lived near a meadow or pasture. 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 Dupre (2.65 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 have the surname Dupre?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.