The Dupree Coat of Arms, illustrated to the left,  was drawn by an heraldic artist from information officially recorded in ancient heraldic archives.  Documentation for the Dupree Coat of Arms design can be found in Burke's General Armory.  Heraldic artists of old developed their own unique language to describe an individual Coat of Arms.  In their language, the Arms (shield) is as follows:  "Az. a chev. or. betw. two mullets in chief and a lion pass. in base ar."  Above the shield and helmet is the Crest which is described as:  "A lion ramp. ar."
     When translated the blazon also describes the original colors of the Dupree Arms and Crest as it appeared centuries ago. 
     Family mottos are believed to have originated as battle cries in medieval times.  A Motto was not recorded with this Dupree coat of Arms.  
     Individual surnames originated for the purpose of more specific identification.  The four primary sources for second names were: occupation, location, father's name, or personal characteristics.  The surname Dupree appears to be locational in origin, and is believed to be associated with the French meaning "dweller in a meadow." 
     Different spellings of the same original surname are a common occurrence.  Dictionaries of surnames indicate probable spelling variations of Dupree to be Dupre, Du Pree, and Dupuis. 
     Although bearers of the old and distinguished Dupree name comprise a small fraction of the population there are a number who have established for it a significant place in history.  They include:  Guillaune Dupree (Dupre) (1574-1647) French sculptor and medallionist.  Louis Dupree D'Allmay (Dupre) (1670-1758) French writer of fiction.  Thomas Saunders Dupree (b. 1733) Musical composer who was considered an excellent performer on the organ.  In 1779, he was appointed Organist and Composer of the Royal Chapel.  After his death, in 1796, his select works were published by John Spencer, nephew of the Duke of Marlborough.  Jules Dupree (Dupre) (1812-1889) French landscape painter born in Nantas.  He became extremely skillful as a colorist, his drawings correct, but bold and strong.  His works are usually far more refined and poetic than that of most of his contemporaries.  Jean (Giovanni) Dupree (Dupre) (1817-1882) Sculptor of remote French origin, born in Sienna, Italy.  His works are of a markedly religious quality.  Ernest Pierre Dupree (Dupre) (1862-1921) French physician who was a specialist in neuropathology and psychiatry. 
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