Explore the Family Name Dupre
The meaning of Dupre
French (Dupré): topographic name from pré ‘meadow’ (from Old French pred), with fused preposition and definite article du ‘from the’; or a habitational name for someone from any of several places in various parts of France named Le Pré. Compare Deupree and Dupree. History: This surname is listed (in the form Du Pré) in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors and also in the similar register of the Huguenot Society of South Carolina. — In North America, this surname was originally also part of a title. It was Louis Lecomte, sieur Dupré, from Pouzauges in Vendée, France, whose title sieur Dupré became the surname Dupré. He married Catherine Rolland de St. Georges in Montreal, QC, in 1683. His descendants also bear the surname Terrebonne. Some characteristic forenames: French Marcel, Antoine, Jacques, Alcee, Andre, Armand, Camille, Lucien, Pierre, Adrien, Albertine, Alcide.
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How common is the last name Dupre in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dupre shifted slightly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dupre ranked as the 4045th most common surname and it fell in rank by 8.08% to 4372 in 2010. However, the count of people with this surname increased marginally by 0.73%, from 8072 to 8131 over the same period. The proportion per 100k also decreased by 7.69%, from 2.99 to 2.76.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #4,045 | #4,372 | -8.08% |
| Count | 8,072 | 8,131 | 0.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.99 | 2.76 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dupre
The ethnic identity associated with the Dupre surname also experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of those identified as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 10.87%, while the percentage of those identifying with two or more races increased by 15.04%. Individuals identified as white made up the majority of those with the Dupre name, but their proportion decreased slightly by 1.59%, from 87.59% to 86.20%. Meanwhile, those identified as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 36.84%, albeit from a small base, and the proportion of Black individuals rose modestly by 2.70%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native group also saw a noticeable increase of 32.99%, though they represent a small fraction of those with the Dupre surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.59% | 86.2% | -1.59% |
| Black | 7.77% | 7.98% | 2.7% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 2.6% | 36.84% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 1.53% | 15.04% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.97% | 1.29% | 32.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.46% | 0.41% | -10.87% |
Dupre ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Dupre is British & Irish, which comprises 36.6% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (33.7%) and Spanish & Portuguese (8.4%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Eastern European, Scandinavian, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Nigerian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 36.6% |
| French & German | 33.7% |
| Spanish & Portuguese | 8.4% |
| Other | 21.4% |
Possible origins of the surname Dupre
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Dupre have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 73.10% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 73.10% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 73.10% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 73.10% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 71.00% |
What Dupre haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Dupre is R-CTS241, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-CTS241 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-M167 and R-L21, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Dupuis, Beaumont, Gibbons, Maxwell, Prince, Hopkins, Gee, Mcdonnell, Appleby, Humphries.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Dupre surname are: H1, J1c, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Dupre have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Dupre" Surname 37.5%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Dupre" Surname 28.1%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Dupre" Surname 34.2%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Dupre" Surname 17.8%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Dupre?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Dupre are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition