Explore the Family Name Dudek
The meaning of Dudek
Polish, Czech, and Slovak: nickname from Polish and Czech dudek ‘hoopoe’, with reference to some attribute of the bird such as its repetitive call or its bright plumage. In Polish the word also means ‘simpleton’ and this may have contributed to the Polish surname. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Zbigniew, Andrzej, Kazimierz, Wladyslaw, Jozef, Tadeusz, Thadeus, Arkadiusz, Beata, Casimir, Danuta, Dorota.
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How common is the last name Dudek in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Dudek witnessed a minor decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dudek ranked 5573 in terms of popularity, with a count of 5719, equating to approximately 2.12 individuals per 100,000. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 6197, representing a decrease of 11.2%. During this period, the count also fell marginally by 3.5% to 5519, leading to a reduction in proportion per 100,000 to 1.87, thereby indicating an overall dip in popularity of about 11.79%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,573 | #6,197 | -11.2% |
| Count | 5,719 | 5,519 | -3.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.12 | 1.87 | -11.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dudek
When considering ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a slight shift in the ethnic identities associated with the surname Dudek from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, a significant majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (97.34%). By 2010, while White remained the dominant category, there was a fractional decrease to 96.38%, marking a change of -0.99%. During this decade, there were increases in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (50%), Hispanic (52.78%), Black (100%), and Two or more races (9.52%), albeit these categories still represented a relatively small portion of the total. Conversely, the percentage of individuals with the surname Dudek identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native saw a decrease of -25% from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.34% | 96.38% | -0.99% |
| Hispanic | 1.08% | 1.65% | 52.78% |
| Two or More Races | 0.84% | 0.92% | 9.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.52% | 0.78% | 50% |
| Black | 0.09% | 0.18% | 100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.12% | 0.09% | -25% |
Dudek ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Dudek is Eastern European, which comprises 46.1% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (22.5%) and French & German (17.0%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Ashkenazi Jewish, Spanish & Portuguese, Greek & Balkan, and Scandinavian.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Eastern European | 46.1% |
| British & Irish | 22.5% |
| French & German | 17.0% |
| Other | 14.4% |
Possible origins of the surname Dudek
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Dudek have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in Poland, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Lesser Poland Voivodeship, Poland | 70.90% |
| Masovian Voivodeship, Poland | 69.40% |
| Podkarpackie Voivodeship, Poland | 69.40% |
| Lublin Voivodeship, Poland | 56.70% |
| Greater Poland Voivodeship, Poland | 56.00% |
What Dudek haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Dudek is R-L260, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-L260 is descended from haplogroup R-M420. Other common haplogroups include E-M5021 and R-P311, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Wilk, Hudak, Adamczyk, Nowakowski, Jaworski, Kwiatkowski, Baran, Wargo, Majewski, Kovach.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Dudek surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M420Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Dudek have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Dudek" Surname 35.4%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Dudek" Surname 22.2%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Dudek" Surname 11.5%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Dudek" Surname 14.0%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Dudek?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Dudek are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition