Explore the Family Name Dupee
The meaning of Dupee
Altered form of French Dupuis ‘from the well’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dupee in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dupee has seen a significant uptick between the years 2000 and 2010. It moved up in rank from 26,078 to 24,934 marking an improvement of 4.39%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose by 12.91% from 883 to 997 during this period. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people increased slightly by 3.03% from 0.33 to 0.34.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,078 | #24,934 | 4.39% |
| Count | 883 | 997 | 12.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.34 | 3.03% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dupee
Regarding the ethnicity of those bearing the surname Dupee, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some fluctuation between 2000 and 2010. The White population remained the largest group at 80.54%, despite a small decrease of 0.95%. The Black community experienced a more pronounced drop of 18.1%. People identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native were recorded in 2000 but not present in the 2010 census (marked with S for suppression). However, there was an introduction of the Hispanic identity at 4.41% and an increase in those claiming two or more races, which grew by 53.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.31% | 80.54% | -0.95% |
| Black | 13.59% | 11.13% | -18.1% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.41% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.7% | 2.61% | 53.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.81% | 0% | 0% |