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UK surname

Dupre

A French topographic surname referring to someone who lived near a meadow or pasture.

In the 1881 census there were 72 people recorded with the Dupre surname, ranking it #23,371 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 151, ranked #23,615, down from #23,371 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to London parishes, St Pancras and Manchester. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Annandale East, Teignbridge and Isle of Wight.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Dupre is 170 in 2009. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 109.7%.

1881 census count

72

Ranked #23,371

Modern count

151

2016, ranked #23,615

Peak year

2009

170 bearers

Map years

5

1901 to 2016

Key insights

  • Dupre had 72 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #23,371 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 151 in 2016, ranked #23,615.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 114 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Dupre surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Dupre surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Dupre 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 49 #24,448
1861 historical 47 #28,023
1881 historical 72 #23,371
1891 historical 62 #28,991
1901 historical 104 #22,310
1911 historical 114 #21,064
1997 modern 140 #22,031
1998 modern 156 #21,144
1999 modern 167 #20,374
2000 modern 166 #20,426
2001 modern 159 #20,710
2002 modern 167 #20,457
2003 modern 160 #20,789
2004 modern 147 #22,094
2005 modern 143 #22,473
2006 modern 159 #21,148
2007 modern 155 #21,726
2008 modern 164 #21,137
2009 modern 170 #21,095
2010 modern 166 #21,941
2011 modern 168 #21,563
2012 modern 152 #23,069
2013 modern 162 #22,433
2014 modern 157 #23,101
2015 modern 159 #22,796
2016 modern 151 #23,615

Geography

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Where Dupres are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around London parishes, St Pancras, Manchester and Highley. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Annandale East, Teignbridge, Isle of Wight, Biggar, Symington, Thankerton and Dolphinton and West Berkshire. 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 London parishes London 1
2 London parishes London 3
3 St Pancras London (North Districts)
4 Manchester Lancashire
5 Highley Shropshire

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Annandale East Dumfries and Galloway
2 Teignbridge 002 Teignbridge
3 Isle of Wight 014 Isle of Wight
4 Biggar, Symington, Thankerton and Dolphinton South Lanarkshire
5 West Berkshire 011 West Berkshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Dupre

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Dupre

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Dupre, 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

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Dupre surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Dupre household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Young Families and Mainstream Employment

Group

Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins

Within London, Dupre is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector and Diverse Origins, part of Young Families and Mainstream Employment. 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

Scattered across London’s Inner and Outer suburbs, residents of these neighbourhoods are typically housed in the social rented sector. Although terraced and semi-detached houses predominate, more residents live in flats than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Neighbourhoods are more ethnically diverse than the Supergroup average. Those identifying as of Bangladeshi, Pakistani and some Black ethnicities are more prevalent. Europeans born in a overseas non-EU countries make up more of the lower proportion of residents identifying as White. Few residents are very old (85+). Employment in distribution, hotels and restaurants is more common than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Many families in these neighbourhoods have young children. Housing is principally in the social rented sector, in terraced or semi-detached units. While over-all residential densities are low, overcrowding is also prevalent locally. Residents are drawn from a range of ethnic minorities, with many identifying as Black and above average numbers born in Africa. Numbers identifying as of Chinese, Indian or White ethnicity are below average. Levels of proficiency in English are below average. Levels of separation or divorce and incidence of disability are both above average. Education is typically limited to Level 1, 2, or apprenticeship qualifications. Few residents work in professional or managerial occupations but the employment structure is otherwise diverse: it includes skilled trades, caring, leisure and other service occupations, sales and customer service occupations, construction, and work as process, plant, and machine operatives.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Dupre 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.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Dupre 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.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Dupre is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

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

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Dupre

The surname Dupre has its origins in France, with the earliest known records dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old French words "du" meaning "of" and "pré" meaning "meadow" or "field." This suggests that the name likely referred to someone who lived near or owned a meadow or field.

The first recorded instance of the name Dupre can be found in the Domesday Book, a manuscript commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This document mentions a landowner named Radulfus du Pré in the county of Somerset, England. It is believed that this individual was of Norman descent, and his name was likely anglicized from the original French spelling.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname Dupre was Jehan Dupre, a French painter and manuscript illuminator who lived in the late 14th century. His work can be found in various religious manuscripts and books from that time period.

In the 16th century, the name Dupre was associated with the Protestant Reformation. Guillaume Dupre was a French Huguenot minister and theologian who played a significant role in the spread of Protestantism in France. He was born in 1510 and died in 1572.

During the 17th century, the Dupre name gained prominence in the field of architecture. François Dupre was a French architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Palais du Luxembourg. He lived from 1605 to 1673.

Another notable figure with the surname Dupre was Jacques Dupre, a French composer and organist who lived from 1640 to 1719. He was known for his contributions to the development of the French Baroque style of music.

In the 19th century, the name Dupre was associated with the arts and literature. Augustin Dupre was a French sculptor and painter who was born in 1804 and died in 1868. His works can be found in various museums and galleries across France.

Overall, the surname Dupre has a rich and diverse history, originating from the French language and spanning various fields such as art, architecture, religion, and music. Its presence in historical records and the achievements of notable individuals bearing this name contribute to its enduring legacy.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Dupre families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Dupre 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. Channel Islands leads with 33 Dupres recorded in 1881 and an index of 131.21x.

County Total Index
Channel Islands 33 131.21x
Middlesex 16 1.89x
Cheshire 12 6.41x
Dorset 7 12.57x
Berkshire 6 9.42x
Gloucestershire 5 3.00x
Somerset 3 2.20x
Lancashire 2 0.20x
Cornwall 1 1.04x
Devon 1 0.57x
Surrey 1 0.24x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. St Helier in Channel Islands leads with 16 Dupres recorded in 1881 and an index of 195.36x.

Place Total Index
St Helier 16 195.36x
St Lawrence 14 2028.99x
Hale 11 1692.31x
Kensington London 8 16.96x
Shellingford 6 8571.43x
Bellchalwell 5 10000.00x
Gloucester St Nicholas 5 649.35x
Bedminster 3 23.36x
Hampstead London 2 15.13x
Limehouse London 2 21.46x
St Clement 2 526.32x
St Pancras London 2 2.93x
Weymouth 2 188.68x
Altrincham 1 30.58x
Bow London 1 9.26x
Caterham 1 54.64x
Chelsea London 1 3.91x
Levenshulme 1 96.15x
St Austell 1 30.49x
St Martin 1 64.94x
Todmorden Walsden 1 37.04x
Tormoham 1 13.39x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 7
Ann 3
Elizabeth 3
Florence 3
Jane 3
Sarah 3
Gertrude 2
Lydia 2
Alice 1
Annie 1
Bertha 1
Caroline 1
Dora 1
Eleanor 1
Elizbth. 1
Ethel 1
Felicia 1
Flora 1
Frances 1
Hilda 1
Julia 1
Louisa 1
M.A. 1
Mable 1
Maple 1
Maud 1
Nancy 1
Susan 1
Winifred 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Francis 4
Henry 3
James 3
John 3
William 3
George 2
Joseph 2
Philip 2
Thomas 2
Wm. 2
Albert 1
Arthur 1
August 1
Auguste 1
Chales 1
Edward 1
Frederick 1
Harry 1
Percy 1
Pierre 1
Tom 1
Wilfred 1

FAQ

Dupre surname: questions and answers

How common was the Dupre surname in 1881?

In 1881, 72 people were recorded with the Dupre surname. That placed it at #23,371 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Dupre surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 151 in 2016. That gives Dupre a modern rank of #23,615.

What does the Dupre surname mean?

A French topographic surname referring to someone who lived near a meadow or pasture.

What does the Dupre map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Dupre 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.