Dubois

Dubois Meaning & Origin

About Dubois
The surname Dubois is of French origin and translates to "of the woods" or "from the woods." It is a common surname in France and is derived from the Old French word "bois," meaning "wood." The name likely originated as a topographic or locational surname, referring to someone who lived near or in a wooded area. Over time, individuals with the surname Dubois may have migrated to different regions, leading to its presence in various parts of the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Dubois is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Dubois: 23,366
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 1,539
  • Frequency per 100k people: 7.92

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dubois based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Dubois is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TP
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D UW0 B OY1 S
🌐 IPA
/duˈbɔɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TP', 'TPS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dubois in Braille

Here's how to represent Dubois in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Dubois in braille

How to sign the name Dubois using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Dubois using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Dubois in sign language

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