Explore the Family Name Dudick
The meaning of Dudick
1. Americanized or Germanized form of Czech, Slovak, Ukrainian, and Rusyn Dudik and Polish Dudzik: occupational name for a player of the bagpipes. 2. Americanized form of Serbian Dudić (see Dudich). 3. German: from a loanword taken from Czech meaning ‘blood sausage’, presumably applied as an occupational name for a maker of such sausages.
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How common is the last name Dudick in the United States?
Based on Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Dudick demonstrated a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 59,147th and by 2010, its rank had fallen to 64,388, representing a drop of 8.86%. The number of individuals with this last name also dropped from 320 to 309 during this period, signaling a decline of 3.44%. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 16.67%, moving from 0.12 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,147 | #64,388 | -8.86% |
| Count | 320 | 309 | -3.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.1 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dudick
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Dudick, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, predominantly aligns with White ethnicity. In 2000, an overwhelming 99.06% of the individuals with the Dudick surname identified as White, though this percentage saw a slight dip to 97.09% by 2010. The decade also saw a small increase in Dudicks identifying as Hispanic, going from 0% in 2000 to 1.94% in 2010. There were no recorded changes for other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during this time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.06% | 97.09% | -1.99% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.94% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |