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

Dupris, 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 Dupris surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dupris in America

Dupris is the 71042nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dupris surname appeared 275 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 Dupris.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dupris 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 Dupris

The surname DUPRIS has its origins in France, tracing back to the 17th century. It is believed to have originated from the Old French words "du pris," which translates to "of the meadow" or "from the meadow." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or worked on a meadow.

The earliest recorded instances of the DUPRIS surname can be found in various parish records and census documents from the Normandy region of France. One notable example is Pierre DUPRIS, born in 1632 in Rouen, who was a merchant and landowner. Another early reference is the marriage record of Jacques DUPRIS and Marie Lefebvre in 1658 in the village of Gournay-en-Bray.

As the name spread across France, it underwent slight variations in spelling, such as DUPREY, DUPRÉ, and DUPRÈS. These variations likely stemmed from regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling practices of the time.

In the 18th century, the DUPRIS surname appeared in several historical documents related to the French Revolution. For instance, there is a record of a Jean-Baptiste DUPRIS, born in 1765 in Paris, who served as a soldier in the Revolutionary Army.

The DUPRIS name also has a connection to the world of literature. One notable figure was Émile DUPRIS, a French novelist and poet born in 1837 in Lyon. He was known for his works depicting the struggles of the working class during the industrial era.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Marie-Thérèse DUPRIS, a French sculptor and artist born in 1892 in Marseille. She gained recognition for her intricate marble sculptures depicting scenes from Greek mythology.

As the DUPRIS surname spread beyond France, it found its way to other parts of Europe and eventually to various regions around the world. For example, there are records of a family named DUPRIS who settled in Quebec, Canada, in the late 18th century, likely fleeing the upheaval of the French Revolution.

Overall, the surname DUPRIS has a rich history rooted in the French language and culture, with connections to various professions, artistic endeavors, and historical events spanning several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dupris

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

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

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