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UK surname

Dupreez

A French surname meaning "of the meadow" or "of the meadows."

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Ealing, Bournemouth and North Dorset.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Dupreez is 239 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

-

Modern count

233

2016, ranked #17,625

Peak year

2010

239 bearers

Map years

2

2006 to 2016

Key insights

  • The latest modern count shown here is 233 in 2016, ranked #17,625.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Dupreez surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Dupreez surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Dupreez 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
1997 modern 56 #32,004
1998 modern 61 #31,841
1999 modern 68 #31,311
2000 modern 74 #30,785
2001 modern 75 #30,481
2002 modern 112 #26,165
2003 modern 141 #22,549
2004 modern 162 #20,756
2005 modern 187 #18,924
2006 modern 187 #19,079
2007 modern 199 #18,542
2008 modern 216 #17,758
2009 modern 224 #17,685
2010 modern 239 #17,280
2011 modern 217 #18,271
2012 modern 226 #17,679
2013 modern 235 #17,515
2014 modern 239 #17,429
2015 modern 239 #17,322
2016 modern 233 #17,625

Geography

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Where Dupreez' 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 Ealing, Bournemouth, North Dorset, Sevenoaks and Arun. 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 Ealing 031 Ealing
2 Bournemouth 017 Bournemouth
3 North Dorset 005 North Dorset
4 Sevenoaks 012 Sevenoaks
5 Arun 002 Arun

Forenames

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First names often paired with Dupreez

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Dupreez

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Dupreez, 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 Dupreez surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Dupreez 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

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Dupreez is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. 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 scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Dupreez 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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Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Dupreez falls in decile 4 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.

4
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Dupreez 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 Dupreez, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Dupreez

The surname DUPREEZ originated in France during the late 17th century. It is believed to have derived from the French words "du" meaning "of" and "prez" meaning "meadow". This suggests the name may have referred to an individual who resided near a meadow or open field.

Early records indicate that the DUPREEZ name was prevalent in the northern regions of France, particularly in the areas around Paris and Normandy. One of the earliest documented instances of the name can be found in the parish records of Saint-Denis, Paris, where a Jean DUPREEZ was born in 1692.

Historical references to the DUPREEZ surname can be traced back to the late 1600s, with several mentions in various French municipal archives and court records. However, the name does not appear in any significant historical manuscripts or texts from that time period.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the DUPREEZ surname was Jacques DUPREEZ, a French military officer who served in the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714). He was born in 1675 in Rouen, Normandy, and rose through the ranks to become a captain in the French Army.

Another prominent figure with this surname was Marie DUPREEZ (1720-1795), a French writer and philosopher who was known for her works on education and social reform. She was born in Paris and spent much of her life advocating for women's rights and equality.

In the 19th century, a French artist named Pierre DUPREEZ (1832-1901) gained recognition for his landscape paintings depicting the rural areas of northern France. He was born in Amiens and spent many years capturing the beauty of the French countryside on canvas.

Moving into the 20th century, Jean-Paul DUPREEZ (1908-1994) was a renowned French archaeologist who made significant contributions to the study of ancient civilizations in the Mediterranean region. He led several excavations in Greece and Turkey, uncovering valuable artifacts and historical sites.

Finally, a more recent historical figure with the DUPREEZ surname is Marcel DUPREEZ (1920-2005), a French resistance fighter during World War II. He played a crucial role in the French Resistance movement against the German occupation and was awarded numerous military honors for his bravery and service.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Dupreez surname: questions and answers

How common is the Dupreez surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 233 in 2016. That gives Dupreez a modern rank of #17,625.

What does the Dupreez surname mean?

A French surname meaning "of the meadow" or "of the meadows."

What does the Dupreez map show?

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