About Dufresne
The surname Dufresne is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "frêne," meaning "ash tree." It is a topographic surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or in a place with ash trees. The prefix "du" means "of" or "from," suggesting that the family may have been associated with a specific location named after ash trees. Over time, the surname Dufresne has spread beyond France and can be found in various French-speaking regions and communities around the world.
The surname Dufresne is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dufresne based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Dufresne in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dufresne using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.