UK surname
From the French place name Dupré, meaning "of the meadow," referring to someone who lived near a meadow.
In the 1881 census there were 111 people recorded with the Duprey surname, ranking it #18,597 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 85, ranked #32,637, down from #18,597 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Christchurch, St James Westminster and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Duprey is 111 in 1881. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 23.4%.
1881 census count
111
Ranked #18,597
Modern count
85
2016, ranked #32,637
Peak year
1881
111 bearers
Map years
3
1881 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Duprey surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Duprey surname density by area, 1881 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe 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 | 77 | #19,998 |
| 1861 | historical | 54 | #27,127 |
| 1881 | historical | 111 | #18,597 |
| 1891 | historical | 100 | #24,045 |
| 1901 | historical | 72 | #26,162 |
| 1911 | historical | 109 | #21,611 |
| 1997 | modern | 78 | #29,785 |
| 1998 | modern | 80 | #29,966 |
| 1999 | modern | 80 | #30,152 |
| 2000 | modern | 75 | #30,668 |
| 2001 | modern | 76 | #30,366 |
| 2002 | modern | 75 | #30,950 |
| 2003 | modern | 83 | #30,088 |
| 2004 | modern | 78 | #30,919 |
| 2005 | modern | 84 | #30,359 |
| 2006 | modern | 85 | #30,556 |
| 2007 | modern | 87 | #30,666 |
| 2008 | modern | 87 | #30,999 |
| 2009 | modern | 84 | #31,842 |
| 2010 | modern | 88 | #31,875 |
| 2011 | modern | 88 | #31,801 |
| 2012 | modern | 84 | #32,502 |
| 2013 | modern | 86 | #32,557 |
| 2014 | modern | 88 | #32,495 |
| 2015 | modern | 90 | #32,245 |
| 2016 | modern | 85 | #32,637 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Christchurch, St James Westminster, London parishes, Newcastle St John and St Matthew Bethnal Green. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christchurch | London (South Districts) |
| 2 | St James Westminster | London (West Districts) |
| 3 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 4 | Newcastle St John | Northumberland |
| 5 | St Matthew Bethnal Green | London (East Districts) |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Duprey surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Duprey, 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
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Duprey surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Duprey household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Duprey is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Duprey is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Duprey, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Duprey has its origins in France, specifically in the northern region of Normandy, where it first emerged in the early Middle Ages. The name is thought to be derived from the Old French words "du" meaning "of" and "pré" meaning "meadow" or "field," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname likely lived in or near a meadow or field.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Duprey can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This indicates that individuals bearing this name may have accompanied the Norman invaders to England following the conquest in 1066.
During the 13th century, a notable figure named Guillaume Duprey was documented as a prominent landowner in the village of Coutances, Normandy. His descendant, Jean Duprey (c. 1320-1395), was a respected scholar and theologian who served as a canon in the cathedral of Rouen.
In the 16th century, the Duprey family established themselves in the region of Brittany, where Pierre Duprey (1522-1592) gained recognition as a skilled merchant and trader. His son, Jacques Duprey (1558-1624), was a renowned architect who contributed to the construction of several notable buildings in the city of Rennes.
Another notable individual with the surname Duprey was Marie-Anne Duprey (1703-1768), a French botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in the Caribbean. Her extensive collection of specimens and detailed records were invaluable resources for researchers in the 18th century.
Over the centuries, variations in the spelling of the surname have been observed, including Dupré, Duprey, and Duprei, reflecting regional linguistic differences and the evolution of the French language.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Duprey surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 64 Dupreys recorded in 1881 and an index of 5.76x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 64 | 5.76x |
| Essex | 12 | 5.47x |
| Surrey | 11 | 2.03x |
| Devon | 8 | 3.46x |
| Channel Islands | 5 | 15.17x |
| Lancashire | 5 | 0.38x |
| Northumberland | 4 | 2.42x |
| Glamorgan | 2 | 1.03x |
| Kent | 2 | 0.53x |
| Sussex | 1 | 0.53x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Bethnal Green London in Middlesex leads with 22 Dupreys recorded in 1881 and an index of 45.55x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Bethnal Green London | 22 | 45.55x |
| Prittlewell | 10 | 328.95x |
| Plymouth St Andrew | 8 | 44.87x |
| Islington London | 6 | 5.57x |
| Ratcliffe London | 6 | 97.72x |
| Southwark Christchurch | 6 | 115.16x |
| Spitalfields London | 6 | 71.77x |
| Over Darwen | 5 | 47.44x |
| Poplar London | 5 | 23.82x |
| St Helier | 5 | 46.60x |
| Byker | 4 | 48.90x |
| Hampstead London | 3 | 17.32x |
| Hornsey | 3 | 21.34x |
| Shoreditch London | 3 | 6.22x |
| St Pancras London | 3 | 3.35x |
| Westminster St James | 3 | 26.25x |
| Bermondsey | 2 | 6.04x |
| Lee | 2 | 36.30x |
| Loughton | 2 | 183.49x |
| Stoke Newington London | 2 | 23.09x |
| Swansea St Thomas | 2 | 103.09x |
| Croydon | 1 | 3.33x |
| Eastbourne | 1 | 11.59x |
| Lambeth | 1 | 1.03x |
| St Bartholomew Great | 1 | 99.01x |
| St Marylebone London | 1 | 1.68x |
| Wandsworth | 1 | 9.35x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Duprey surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| Jane | 6 |
| Alice | 5 |
| Elizabeth | 4 |
| Sarah | 4 |
| Ellen | 3 |
| Louisa | 3 |
| Annie | 2 |
| Emily | 2 |
| Maria | 2 |
| Susannah | 2 |
| Ada | 1 |
| Ann | 1 |
| Anna | 1 |
| Anne | 1 |
| Bessie | 1 |
| Caroline | 1 |
| Carterette | 1 |
| Elise | 1 |
| Eliza | 1 |
| Emma | 1 |
| Ethel | 1 |
| Florence | 1 |
| Florry | 1 |
| Fredricka | 1 |
| Hannah | 1 |
| Harriet | 1 |
| Harriett | 1 |
| Henrietta | 1 |
| Isabella | 1 |
| Jeanne | 1 |
| Jess | 1 |
| Josephine | 1 |
| Laura | 1 |
| Lilly | 1 |
| Lizzie | 1 |
| Margaret | 1 |
| Mary | 1 |
| Matilda | 1 |
| Rosa | 1 |
| Rose | 1 |
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Duprey surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
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 Duprey households.
FAQ
In 1881, 111 people were recorded with the Duprey surname. That placed it at #18,597 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 85 in 2016. That gives Duprey a modern rank of #32,637.
From the French place name Dupré, meaning "of the meadow," referring to someone who lived near a meadow.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Duprey bearers relative to the surrounding population.
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.