Dufours

Dufours is a surname of French origin. It is a variant of the more common surname Dufour and may refer to multiple individuals or families bearing the name.

Etymology: The name derives from the phrase du four, meaning from the oven or of the oven, historically tied to a baker, innkeeper, or a place associated with baking.

Geographic distribution: Historically concentrated in France, the surname has spread to other Francophone regions through migration, including parts of Belgium, Switzerland, and Canada, notably Quebec. In Anglophone countries, individuals with the surname may be found through emigration patterns.

Usage: As a pluralized surname, Dufours is used by families and genealogical records in the same way as Dufour, representing a family lineage rather than a single figure.

Notable people: No individuals are listed here to avoid fabrication; the page could be updated if reliable sources identify notable people with the surname.

See also: Dufour (surname) for related forms and etymology.