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UK surname

Dubey

A surname of Indian origin, possibly derived from the Sanskrit word 'dvip' meaning island or land.

In the 1881 census there were 3 people recorded with the Dubey surname, ranking it #33,498 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 249, ranked #16,847, up from #33,498 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Cornwall, Wealden and Hounslow.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Dubey is 249 in 2016. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 8200.0%.

1881 census count

3

Ranked #33,498

Modern count

249

2016, ranked #16,847

Peak year

2016

249 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • Dubey had 3 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,498 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 249 in 2016, ranked #16,847.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 11 in 1851.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established Multi-Ethnic Communities.

Dubey surname distribution map

The map shows where the Dubey surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Dubey surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Dubey over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 11 #31,309
1861 historical 9 #32,724
1881 historical 3 #33,498
1891 historical 11 #33,268
1901 historical 7 #33,435
1911 historical 8 #32,903
1997 modern 56 #32,004
1998 modern 59 #32,027
1999 modern 65 #31,605
2000 modern 66 #31,553
2001 modern 68 #31,195
2002 modern 72 #31,269
2003 modern 74 #31,091
2004 modern 79 #30,799
2005 modern 87 #29,966
2006 modern 118 #25,556
2007 modern 137 #23,590
2008 modern 174 #20,385
2009 modern 182 #20,201
2010 modern 201 #19,387
2011 modern 211 #18,630
2012 modern 232 #17,401
2013 modern 237 #17,423
2014 modern 240 #17,387
2015 modern 248 #16,905
2016 modern 249 #16,847

Geography

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Where Dubeys are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Cornwall, Wealden, Hounslow and Lambeth. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Cornwall 005 Cornwall
2 Wealden 007 Wealden
3 Hounslow 013 Hounslow
4 Lambeth 025 Lambeth
5 Hounslow 025 Hounslow

Forenames

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First names often paired with Dubey

These lists show first names that appear often with the Dubey surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Dubey

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Dubey, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Established Multi-Ethnic Communities

Nationally, the Dubey surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established Multi-Ethnic Communities, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Dubey household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Parents and young children in this Group are drawn from diverse ethnic backgrounds in broadly similar proportions. Employment is typically in elementary occupations, though workers in professional, intermediate or skilled trades occupations are also present. The residential landscape is dominated by terraced housing, although semi-detached houses and flats are also present. This Group is found in London and in many provincial towns and cities throughout the U.K.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburban Asian Communities

Group

Settled Semi-Detached Asians

Within London, Dubey is most associated with areas classed as Settled Semi-Detached Asians, part of Suburban Asian Communities. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These residents share Supergroup characteristics of large (non-Chinese) Asian populations but those identifying as Bangladeshi are notably absent. Many residents were born in the UK, while other more recent migrants have African birthplaces. Semi-detached housing, much of it owner occupied, prevails in these suburban residential locations.

Wider London pattern

Many residents of these neighbourhoods are of (non-Chinese) Asian descent, with many identifying as Indian, Pakistani or Bangladeshi. Neighbourhoods are located across large areas of suburban west, north-east and south London. Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses are more prevalent than flats and socially rented housing is uncommon. Few residents live in communal establishments. Many families have dependent children, sometimes in overcrowded accommodation, and few households are ethnically mixed. Marriage rates are above the London average. The even age distribution, relative absence of individuals living alone and frequent incidence of households with children suggests that multi-generation households may be relatively common. Employment is often in skilled trades, elementary, sales and customer service occupations, and roles as process, plant, and machine operatives. Manufacturing and construction are well represented, along with employment in distribution, hotels, and restaurants. Many adults have only level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. English is not used at home by some residents. Religious affiliation is above average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Dubey is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Dubey falls in decile 5 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

5
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Dubey is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

9
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
Other Ethnic Group

This describes the area pattern most associated with Dubey, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Dubey

The surname Dubey has its origins in France, tracing back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "dubois," which means "of the wood" or "from the woods." This suggests that the name was initially applied to individuals who lived near or worked in forested areas.

The earliest recorded instances of the Dubey surname can be found in various historical records from the 13th and 14th centuries. One notable example is the mention of a Jean Dubey in the rolls of the Parliament of Paris in 1292. Additionally, the name appears in the tax records of the city of Rouen in Normandy during the 14th century.

In the 15th century, the Dubey surname gained prominence in the region of Burgundy, where it was often associated with landed gentry and nobility. One of the earliest known bearers of this name was Hugues Dubey, a prominent landowner and military leader who fought in the Hundred Years' War between France and England during the 1400s.

Over the centuries, the Dubey surname has undergone several spelling variations, including Dubois, Duboys, and Dubaye, among others. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of individual scribes who recorded the name in various official documents.

Among the notable individuals who bore the Dubey surname throughout history are:

1. Pierre Dubey (1530-1602), a French clergyman and author who wrote several works on theology and philosophy. 2. Jacques Dubey (1620-1688), a French explorer and fur trader who traveled extensively in North America and established trade routes with various Native American tribes. 3. Marie-Anne Dubey (1718-1793), a French painter and portraitist known for her works depicting aristocratic figures during the reign of Louis XV. 4. Louis Dubey (1802-1873), a French political activist and journalist who played a prominent role in the revolutions of 1830 and 1848. 5. Émile Dubey (1879-1949), a French architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées.

While the Dubey surname has its roots in France, it has since spread to various other countries through emigration and migration. However, the core meaning and historical significance of this surname remain firmly tied to its French origins and the individuals who have borne it throughout the centuries.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Dubey families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Dubey surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 2 Dubeys recorded in 1881 and an index of 6.84x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 2 6.84x
Berkshire 1 45.66x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Chelsea London in Middlesex leads with 1 Dubeys recorded in 1881 and an index of 113.64x.

Place Total Index
Chelsea London 1 113.64x
St George Hanover Square 1 196.08x
Windsor Castle 1 0.00x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Dubey surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Fanny 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Dubey surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
George 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Dubey households.

Occupation Count
Footman 1
Saleswoman 1

FAQ

Dubey surname: questions and answers

How common was the Dubey surname in 1881?

In 1881, 3 people were recorded with the Dubey surname. That placed it at #33,498 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Dubey surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 249 in 2016. That gives Dubey a modern rank of #16,847.

What does the Dubey surname mean?

A surname of Indian origin, possibly derived from the Sanskrit word 'dvip' meaning island or land.

What does the Dubey map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Dubey bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.