Explore the Family Name Duboise
The meaning of Duboise
Altered form of French Dubois.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Duboise in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Duboise has experienced a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 27,901 amongst all surnames, which fell to 28,650 in 2010, indicating a change of -2.68%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the surname Duboise has increased from 810 in 2000 to 832 in 2010, resulting in a 2.72% rise. Its proportional representation per 100k people also decreased slightly by 6.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,901 | #28,650 | -2.68% |
| Count | 810 | 832 | 2.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.28 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Duboise
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts within the Duboise surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. A significant increase is observed in individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, surging from 13.70% to 19.71%, marking a 43.87% change. On the other hand, those identifying as White saw a decrease from 57.65% to 50.48%. Additionally, there was a minor increase in individuals identifying as Black, from 22.96% to 24.40%. The census began recording those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those with two or more ethnic identities in 2010, which stood at 0.60% and 2.28%, respectively. Meanwhile, those identifying as Hispanic decreased slightly from 2.84% to 2.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.65% | 50.48% | -12.44% |
| Black | 22.96% | 24.4% | 6.27% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 13.7% | 19.71% | 43.87% |
| Hispanic | 2.84% | 2.52% | -11.27% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.28% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.6% | 0% |