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.
The surname Dubois is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Dubois in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.