Explore the Family Name Dudeck
The meaning of Dudeck
Americanized form of Polish, Czech, and Slovak Dudek.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Dudeck in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dudeck experienced a slight decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 25,825th to 26,362nd most common name in the United States, a change of -2.08%. However, despite this drop in rank, the number of individuals carrying the Dudeck surname actually increased during this decade, with a count of 895 in 2000 rising to 926 in 2010, marking a 3.46% upturn. The proportion per 100k people slightly decreased by -6.06%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,825 | #26,362 | -2.08% |
| Count | 895 | 926 | 3.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.31 | -6.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dudeck
The ethnic identity associated with the Dudeck surname, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White, with 97.99% in 2000 and 96.76% in 2010. This represents a minor decline of 1.26%. There was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories for either year. The census data indicates a small but noteworthy increase in Hispanic representation, which went up from 0.78% in 2000 to 1.51% in 2010, a significant rise of 93.59%. Finally, a new category emerged in 2010, with 0.97% of Dudecks identifying with two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.99% | 96.76% | -1.26% |
| Hispanic | 0.78% | 1.51% | 93.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.97% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |