Explore the Family Name Depuy
The meaning of Depuy
Altered form of French Dupuy. Compare De Pew. Some characteristic forenames: French Jacques, Jeremie.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Depuy in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Depuy has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Depuy ranked 19,554 in popularity with 1,277 individuals bearing the surname, accounting for roughly 0.47 out of every 100,000 people in the United States. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 20,949 and the count to 1,257, representing a proportion of 0.43 per 100,000, marking decreases of 7.13% and 1.57%, respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,554 | #20,949 | -7.13% |
| Count | 1,277 | 1,257 | -1.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.43 | -8.51% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Depuy
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Depuy also shifted between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of Depuys identified as White in both years, though this percentage decreased slightly from 94.91% to 93.16%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Depuys identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, rising from 2.04% in 2000 to 3.34% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more races also shifted, decreasing by 6.38% and increasing by 102.73%, respectively. A small percentage (0.40%) identified as Black in 2010, while no Depuys identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.91% | 93.16% | -1.84% |
| Hispanic | 2.04% | 3.34% | 63.73% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 2.23% | 102.73% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.94% | 0.88% | -6.38% |
| Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |