Explore the Family Name Dudak
The meaning of Dudak
Czech and Slovak (Dudák, Slovak also Ďuďák); Polish: occupational name for a bagpipes player, a derivative of dudy ‘bagpipes’. See also Duda, compare Dudik.
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How common is the last name Dudak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dudak has slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 64,934th most popular surname in the United States with 286 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, it had dropped to the 69,392nd position, with a reduced count of 283, indicating a slight drop in frequency by approximately 1.05%. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 9.09% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #69,392 | -6.87% |
| Count | 286 | 283 | -1.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dudak
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Dudak remained nearly consistent from 2000 to 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. A vast majority of those carrying the surname identify as White, with a minimal change of -0.01% over the decade. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Dudak surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, Hispanic, American Indian and Alaskan Native or having two or more races in both years. These percentages demonstrate that the Dudak surname is predominantly associated with the White ethnicity in the United States.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.6% | 98.59% | -0.01% |
| 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% |