Explore the Family Name Dubos
The meaning of Dubos
French: regional variant of Dubois, a topographic name, with fused preposition and definite article du ‘from the’, for someone living or working in a wood (see Bos), or a habitational name for someone from Le Bos, the name of several places in various parts of France.
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How common is the last name Dubos in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dubos has shown a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 66,274 and had 279 individuals carrying it. However, by 2010, the rank of the surname moved up to 65,964 with an increase of 0.47 percent and the count increased to 300, showing a rise of 7.53 percent. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #65,964 | 0.47% |
| Count | 279 | 300 | 7.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dubos
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Dubos surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 93.19 percent in 2000 to 90.67 percent in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black also increased from 3.23 percent to 4 percent. Notably, the data shows a new emergence of Hispanic individuals carrying the Dubos surname in 2010, albeit at a small proportion of 4.67 percent. No individuals with the Dubos surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.19% | 90.67% | -2.7% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.67% | 0% |
| Black | 3.23% | 4% | 23.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |