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UK surname

Dupuy

From the French place name Puy, referring to a person who lived near a hill or mountain peak.

In the 1881 census there were 28 people recorded with the Dupuy surname, ranking it #29,646 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 188, ranked #20,417, up from #29,646 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to London parishes, Halifax and St Mary Stratford-le-Bow. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Maldon, Cornwall and Southend-on-Sea.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Dupuy is 190 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 571.4%.

1881 census count

28

Ranked #29,646

Modern count

188

2016, ranked #20,417

Peak year

2013

190 bearers

Map years

4

1911 to 2016

Key insights

  • Dupuy had 28 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #29,646 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 188 in 2016, ranked #20,417.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 108 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Dupuy surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Dupuy surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Dupuy 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 28 #28,274
1861 historical 20 #31,364
1881 historical 28 #29,646
1891 historical 65 #28,660
1901 historical 85 #24,636
1911 historical 108 #21,736
1997 modern 166 #19,797
1998 modern 178 #19,452
1999 modern 181 #19,380
2000 modern 180 #19,425
2001 modern 181 #19,106
2002 modern 179 #19,598
2003 modern 175 #19,690
2004 modern 172 #20,008
2005 modern 176 #19,667
2006 modern 179 #19,592
2007 modern 188 #19,204
2008 modern 185 #19,589
2009 modern 187 #19,868
2010 modern 180 #20,812
2011 modern 177 #20,874
2012 modern 181 #20,531
2013 modern 190 #20,201
2014 modern 190 #20,374
2015 modern 189 #20,345
2016 modern 188 #20,417

Geography

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Where Dupuys are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around London parishes, Halifax, St Mary Stratford-le-Bow and Sheffield. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Maldon, Cornwall, Southend-on-Sea, Cardiff and Kensington and Chelsea. 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 Halifax Yorkshire, West Riding
3 London parishes London 3
4 St Mary Stratford-le-Bow London (East Districts)
5 Sheffield Yorkshire, West Riding

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Maldon 001 Maldon
2 Cornwall 040 Cornwall
3 Southend-on-Sea 007 Southend-on-Sea
4 Cardiff 045 Cardiff
5 Kensington and Chelsea 006 Kensington and Chelsea

Forenames

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First names often paired with Dupuy

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Dupuy

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

Central Connected Professionals and Managers

Group

Senior Professionals

Within London, Dupuy is most associated with areas classed as Senior Professionals, part of Central Connected Professionals and Managers. 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 very central neighbourhoods house residents whose ages are more skewed towards older age cohorts than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Few households have young children. Rates of illness are low. Indian ethnicity is rare compared to the Supergroup mean. Property under occupation is more common, despite the centrality of neighbourhoods, and more residents live in communal establishments than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Adult residents of these neighbourhoods are typically aged 25 to 44, working full-time in professional, managerial or associate professional occupations. There are few families with dependent children. The predominantly Inner London neighbourhoods have an international character, including many residents born elsewhere in Europe alongside high numbers of individuals identifying as of Chinese ethnicity. Many individuals are never married, childless and/or living alone. Above average numbers of individuals, likely to be full-time students, live in communal establishments. Elsewhere, privately rented flats are the dominant housing type. Residents of these areas are well-qualified, with a significant number holding Level 4 or above qualifications. There is a correspondingly high level of individuals employed full-time in professional, managerial and associated professional or technical occupations. Employing industries are financial, real estate, professional, administration, and, to a lesser degree, transport and communications. Unemployment is uncommon.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Dupuy 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

Dupuy 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 Dupuy 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 Dupuy, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Dupuy

The surname DUPUY has its origins in France, with records dating back to the 11th century. It is derived from the Old French words "du puy" or "du pui", meaning "from the hill" or "from the hillock". This suggests that the name may have originated as a descriptive term for someone who lived on or near a hill or raised ground.

One of the earliest known references to the DUPUY name can be found in the famous Domesday Book, a manuscript record of landholders commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The Domesday Book mentions several individuals with the surname DUPUY, or similar variations like "de Pui" or "de Puiz", indicating their presence in various regions of medieval England.

In the 12th century, a prominent figure named Bertrand DUPUY (c. 1170-1223) served as a military commander and diplomat during the Albigensian Crusade against the Cathars in southern France. He played a significant role in the siege of Toulouse and was later appointed as the seneschal of Agen by King Louis VIII of France.

Another notable bearer of the DUPUY name was Jacques DUPUY (1591-1656), a French scholar and bibliophile who amassed a vast collection of rare books and manuscripts. His library, known as the Bibliothèque du Roi, later became part of the Bibliothèque Nationale de France.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the DUPUY name was associated with several places in France, including Puy-de-Dôme, a department in the Auvergne region, and the town of Puy-l'Évêque in the Lot department. These place names likely influenced the spelling variations of the surname, such as "Dupuy-l'Evêque" or "Dupuy-de-Dôme".

In the 18th century, Jean-Baptiste DUPUY (1679-1768) was a renowned French botanist and surgeon. He made significant contributions to the study of plant anatomy and was appointed as the Director of the Jardin du Roi, the royal botanical garden in Paris.

Another notable figure was Pierre DUPUY (1582-1651), a French historian and scholar who served as the royal librarian to King Louis XIII. He was known for his works on the history of France and the papacy, including the influential treatise "De l'origine des dignités et magistrats de France".

The surname DUPUY has been carried by many other individuals throughout history, including military leaders, scientists, writers, and artists, reflecting its deep roots and widespread presence in France and other parts of the world where French culture and influence have spread.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Dupuy families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Dupuy 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 23 Dupuys recorded in 1881 and an index of 5.49x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 23 5.49x
Channel Islands 16 128.82x
Surrey 2 0.98x
Durham 1 0.80x
Royal Navy 1 20.00x

Top districts and towns

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 17 Dupuys recorded in 1881 and an index of 93.36x.

Place Total Index
Bethnal Green London 17 93.36x
St Peter Port 14 608.70x
St George In East London 5 126.90x
St Helier 2 49.51x
Sutton 2 135.14x
Hampstead London 1 15.31x
Royal Navy 1 23.42x
Tudhoe 1 91.74x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Alice 2
Sarah 2
Amelia 1
Ann 1
Charlotte 1
Compton 1
Elizabeth 1
Elsie 1
Emily 1
Emma 1
Ethel 1
Francoise 1
Julia 1
Lilian 1
Mary 1
Rosa 1
Winifred 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
George 6
James 3
Arthur 2
Edwin 2
Alferd 1
Alfred 1
Charles 1
Edgar 1
Henry 1
Robert 1
Walter 1
William 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 Dupuy households.

FAQ

Dupuy surname: questions and answers

How common was the Dupuy surname in 1881?

In 1881, 28 people were recorded with the Dupuy surname. That placed it at #29,646 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Dupuy surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 188 in 2016. That gives Dupuy a modern rank of #20,417.

What does the Dupuy surname mean?

From the French place name Puy, referring to a person who lived near a hill or mountain peak.

What does the Dupuy map show?

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