Duplessis

Duplessis Meaning & Origin

About Duplessis
The surname Duplessis is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "plessis," meaning "hurdle" or "fence made of interwoven branches." It was originally a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked with such a fence. Over time, the name evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Duplessis can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in French-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Duplessis: 3,044
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,536
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.03

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TPLSS
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0140202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D UW1 P L IH0 S IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈduplɪsɪs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TPLSS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D142

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Duplessis in Braille

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

The name Duplessis in braille

How to sign the name Duplessis using Sign Language

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

The name Duplessis in sign language

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