Dupuis

Dupuis is a surname of French origin, which has also been found in Britain. The name is derived from the Old French word "du" meaning "of the", and "puis" meaning "well". This suggests that the surname may have originally denoted someone who lived near a water well or a water source.

The history of the Dupuis family in Britain is believed to have started with the Norman Conquest of 1066, when many French names were introduced to England. Over the centuries, the surname has been recorded in various spelling variations, including Dupuy, Dupuys, and De Puis.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Dupuis have made significant contributions to various fields, including the arts, politics, and academia. The name continues to be passed down through generations, keeping alive the legacy of the Dupuis family in Britain.

There are approximately 126 people named Dupuis in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Dupuis.

Region of origin: Europe

Country of origin: France

Language of origin: French

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Francois
  • John
  • Nicolas
  • Richard
  • Robert

Female

  • Alexia
  • Corine
  • Lucy
  • Shanay
  • Stephanie

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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