About Dupke
The surname Dupke is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "duppe," meaning "doll" or "puppet." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was small or doll-like in appearance or perhaps a name given to a puppeteer or maker of dolls. The surname Dupke is relatively rare and is primarily found in Germany and the surrounding regions.
The surname Dupke is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Dupke 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 Dupke is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Dupke in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Dupke using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.