Explore the Family Name Dudik
The meaning of Dudik
1. Czech and Slovak (Dudík): occupational name for a bagpipe player, a derivative of dudy ‘bagpipes’. See also Duda and compare Polish Dudzik. 2. Ukrainian and Rusyn (standard transliteration Dudyk) and Belorussian: occupational name for a player on a reed pipe, from duda ‘pipe’. Compare Dudick.
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How common is the last name Dudik in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Dudik has experienced a slight decrease in the last decade. In 2000, the name was ranked 55,003rd in popularity with it being held by 350 individuals. Fast forward to 2010, the rank dropped to 58,735th and only 345 individuals bore the surname, marking a 1.43% decrease. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a reduction from 0.13 to 0.12, indicating a decrease in popularity by about 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,003 | #58,735 | -6.79% |
| Count | 350 | 345 | -1.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dudik
The ethnicity associated with the surname Dudik has shown some changes between the years 2000 and 2010 based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the vast majority (97.14%) identified as White, while 1.71% reported as Two or more races. There were no records of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, by 2010, there was a slight increase in those identifying as White to 98.26%. Notably, the percentage of Two or more races dropped to zero, while a new ethnicity group emerged, with 1.45% identifying as Hispanic.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.14% | 98.26% | 1.15% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.71% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |