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Dubuis

Dubuis is a surname of French origin, considered a variant of Dubois. The name is believed to be topographic in origin, derived from the phrase meaning “from the woods” or “of the woods,” and it likely originated as a descriptor for people living near a wooded area or near a place named Dubois. Over time, regional spelling variations produced forms such as Dubuis and Dubois, with Du Bois being another related variant.

Geographically, the surname is associated with French-speaking regions and communities. It appears in France and is

Linguistically, Dubuis shares its roots with Dubois, and the form Dubuis is often encountered in genealogical

Notable individuals bearing the surname come from a range of professions, including arts, science, and sports,

See also: Dubois, Du Bois.

found
in
neighboring
countries
with
French
heritage,
including
parts
of
Belgium,
Switzerland,
and
Canada,
particularly
in
Quebec.
Migration
and
diaspora
have
spread
bearers
of
the
name
to
other
regions
as
well.
and
historical
records
as
a
regional
spelling
variant.
The
name
is
typically
passed
through
generations
as
a
family
surname
rather
than
a
given
name.
reflecting
the
broad
distribution
of
the
name.
In
cultural
and
genealogical
contexts,
Dubuis
may
be
encountered
alongside
related
surnames
such
as
Dubois
and
Du
Bois.