Dubuc

Topographic

Meaning

From the beech tree or beech wood.

Etymology

Derived from French 'du' (of the) and 'buc' or 'buche' (beech). This Quebec surname likely originated as a topographic name for someone living near beech forests.

About the Dubuc Surname

A French-Canadian topographic surname with strong roots in Quebec. The name appears in early colonial records and remains primarily associated with French-Canadian heritage.

Distribution

Concentrated in Quebec and French-Canadian communities.

Notable Bearers

Dubuc family merchants in Quebec history

People with the Dubuc Surname

Jean Dubuc

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