2000
#148,244
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Duvoisin
A surname derived from a French place name meaning "from the nearby village".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Duvoisin. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Duvoisin 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.
Bearers in the US
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Duvoisin in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Duvoisin, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.6%) and Black (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Duvoisin
The surname Duvoisin originates from France and is believed to date back to the 12th century. It is a locational surname derived from the village of Voisin, which is located in the department of Haute-Marne in northeastern France. The prefix "du" means "of" or "from" in French, indicating that the name originally referred to someone who was from the village of Voisin.
The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in various historical records from the region of Champagne, where the village of Voisin is located. For example, the name appears in the tax rolls of the town of Reims in the year 1295, with a reference to a "Huon Duvoisin."
One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Jehan Duvoisin, a landowner and nobleman who lived in the 14th century. His name is mentioned in the records of the local seigneury, or lordship, of Voisin, dating back to around 1370.
In the 15th century, the name Duvoisin appears in the archives of the city of Troyes, where a certain Gilles Duvoisin is listed as a merchant and member of the local guild of traders in the year 1437.
During the 16th century, the Duvoisin family spread to other regions of France, with members of the family settling in various cities and towns. One notable figure from this period was Pierre Duvoisin (1503-1568), a renowned scholar and philosopher who served as a professor at the University of Paris.
In the 17th century, the name Duvoisin gained prominence in the world of art, with a painter named Jean-Baptiste Duvoisin (1639-1706) becoming known for his portraits and religious works. His paintings can be found in several churches and museums across France.
Another significant figure with the surname Duvoisin was Louis Duvoisin (1753-1821), a French military officer who served under Napoleon Bonaparte. He participated in several major battles during the Napoleonic Wars and was awarded the Légion d'honneur for his bravery and leadership.
Over the centuries, the Duvoisin family has produced numerous other notable individuals, including writers, scientists, and politicians. However, many of the specific details about their lives and accomplishments have been lost to history, as the name has been relatively uncommon compared to more widespread surnames.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Duvoisin
Among Census respondents with the surname Duvoisin, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.6%) and Black (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Duvoisin 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 Duvoisin surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.6% · 93
- Hispanic or Latino7.6% · 8
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Duvoisin
Duvoisin 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
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-1 bearers (-1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 11,468 places
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
+4 bearers (+4.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,723 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #148,244 | 102 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | -1 bearers (-1.0%) | Down 11,468 places |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+4.0%) | Up 6,723 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 Duvoisin 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 | #159,712 | #152,989 | 4.2% |
| Count | 101 | 105 | 4.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 17.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Duvoisin bearers went from 101 to 105 (+4.0% change). The surname moved up 6,723 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #152,989.
FAQ
Duvoisin surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Duvoisin?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Duvoisin. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Duvoisin?
Duvoisin ranks #152,989 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 105 people with the surname Duvoisin. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Duvoisin.
Has Duvoisin become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Duvoisin went from 101 recorded bearers to 105. That is an increase of 4 (+4.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Duvoisin?
Among Census respondents with the surname Duvoisin, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.6%) and Black (1.9%). 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 Duvoisin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.6% (93 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Duvoisin appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.6%), Hispanic (7.6%), Black (1.9%). 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 Duvoisin (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 Duvoisin mean?
A surname derived from a French place name meaning "from the nearby village". 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 Duvoisin (0.04 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 common is the surname Duvoisin?
If you just want to know how common the surname Duvoisin is, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.