Dupree
From the French place name "Du Pré," meaning "from the meadow," likely referring to someone who lived near a meadow.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 19,503 Americans carry the last name Dupree. That puts it at #2,161 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 5.69 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 17,574 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dupree surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
20K
1 in 17,574
Census rank
#2,161
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
5.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
17K
uncommon in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 16,794 bearers of the surname Dupree in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 5.69 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 2161st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dupree, the largest self-reported group is White at 49.9%. The next largest groups are Black (44.1%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Dupree
The surname Dupree has its origins in France, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French phrase "du pré," which means "from the meadow" or "from the field." This name likely originated as a descriptive term for someone who lived near a meadow or field.
The earliest recorded mention of the Dupree surname can be found in the 13th century Rolls of Normandy, which documented the names of individuals living in the region at that time. The name appeared in various spellings, such as "du Pré," "du Prey," and "du Pray."
In the 14th century, the name Dupree was also found in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Redon, a collection of medieval charters and documents from the Abbey of Redon in Brittany, France. This suggests that the name was prevalent in that region during that period.
One of the earliest known individuals with the Dupree surname was Jacques Dupree, born in 1487 in Normandy, France. He was a prominent merchant and landowner who played a role in the local government of his region.
In the 16th century, the name Dupree appeared in the records of the French Protestant Huguenot community. Many Huguenots fled religious persecution in France and settled in other parts of Europe and the Americas, carrying their surnames with them.
Another notable figure was Jean Dupree, born in 1622 in Rouen, France. He was a renowned scholar and author who wrote extensively on topics such as philosophy and theology.
During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Dupree surname spread across France and into neighboring regions. It was particularly common in the northern and western parts of the country, as well as in parts of Belgium and Switzerland.
One famous bearer of the Dupree name was Michel Dupree, born in 1720 in Paris. He was a celebrated artist and painter who gained recognition for his portraits and landscapes.
In the 19th century, the Dupree surname made its way to other parts of the world, including North America and the Caribbean, as French settlers and immigrants brought the name with them.
Among the notable individuals with this surname was Marie Dupree, born in 1856 in Saint-Malo, France. She was a pioneering educator who established several schools for girls in France and later immigrated to Canada, where she continued her work in education.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dupree
Among Census respondents with the surname Dupree, the largest self-reported group is White at 49.9%. The next largest groups are Black (44.1%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Dupree bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Dupree surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White49.9%
- Black or African American44.1%
- Two or more races2.5%
- Hispanic or Latino2.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8%
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Dupree surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #2,126 | #2,161 | -1.6% |
| Count | 15,647 | 16,794 | 7.3% |
| Per 100K | 5.80 | 5.69 | -1.9% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Dupree bearers went from 15,647 to 16,794 (+7.3% change). The surname moved down 35 positions in the national ranking, going from #2,126 to #2,161.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Dupree
FAQ
Dupree surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Dupree?
The surname Dupree holds position #2,161 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 19,503 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 5.69 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Dupree surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dupree, the largest self-reported group is White at 49.9%. The next largest groups are Black (44.1%) and Two or More Races (2.5%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.