Explore the Family Name Dudziak
The meaning of Dudziak
Polish: patronymic from the personal name Duda. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Halina, Iwona, Miroslawa, Piotr.
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How common is the last name Dudziak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dudziak has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Dudziak was the 43,157th most common surname, whereas by 2010 it had slipped to the 45,653rd spot, indicating a change of -5.78%. The number of people carrying this surname also fell slightly from 472 in 2000 to 468 in 2010, with the proportion per 100k people dropping from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,157 | #45,653 | -5.78% |
| Count | 472 | 468 | -0.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dudziak
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Dudziak identify as White, although there was a minor decline (-1.35%) in this group between 2000 and 2010. In contrast, the Hispanic representation within the Dudziak surname increased substantially, going from 2.12% in 2000 to 3.42% in 2010, which represents a growth of 61.32%. The categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all recorded zero percentages for both years. The category 'Two or more races' registered a percentage of 1.06 in 2000 but showed no data in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.82% | 95.51% | -1.35% |
| Hispanic | 2.12% | 3.42% | 61.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |