Explore the Family Name Cudnik
The meaning of Cudnik
Polish: from regional cudnik ‘weirdo, eccentric’. Alternatively, a derivative of the personal name Cudny or adjective cudny ‘wonderful, beautiful’.
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How common is the last name Cudnik in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Cudnik has seen a slight increase in popularity over time. In 2000, it was ranked 70,473 in terms of prevalence across the country, and that rank rose to 69,793 by 2010, reflecting a change of approximately 0.96%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 259 to 281 within the same time period, indicating an increase of 8.49%. Nevertheless, it remains relatively uncommon, appearing at a rate of just 0.1 per 100,000 people.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,473 | #69,793 | 0.96% |
| Count | 259 | 281 | 8.49% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cudnik
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Cudnik surname identify as White, with percentages of 98.07% in 2000 and 98.58% in 2010. This represents a minor increase of 0.52% over the decade. There were no recorded instances of this surname among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or those claiming two or more races. However, it's worth noting that, for some categories, the data may have been suppressed to protect privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.07% | 98.58% | 0.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |