Dupont

Meaning

From the bridge, combining 'du' (of the) and 'pont' (bridge).

Etymology

Derived from the French 'du' (of the) and 'pont' (bridge), indicating residence near or by a bridge. The surname originated as a topographic designation for families living near notable bridges.

About the Dupont Surname

A topographic surname indicating residence near a bridge, one of France's common family names. It appears in French records from the medieval period onward.

Distribution

Widespread throughout France, with particular concentrations in northern and central regions.

People with the Dupont Surname