Explore the Family Name Dudzinski
The meaning of Dudzinski
Polish (Dudziński): 1. habitational name for someone from a place called Duda or Dudy. 2. perhaps also a derivative of Duda with the addition of the suffix -iński. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Feliks, Tomasz, Andrze, Janusz, Jerzy, Tadeusz, Zygmund.
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How common is the last name Dudzinski in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Dudzinski ranked 26,056 in popularity in 2000 and slipped slightly to rank 26,747 in 2010, marking a modest decline of 2.65%. Despite this, the count of individuals with the Dudzinski surname increased from 884 to 910 during the same period, reflecting a growth of 2.94%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 6.06% from 0.33 to 0.31.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,056 | #26,747 | -2.65% |
| Count | 884 | 910 | 2.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.31 | -6.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Dudzinski
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the surname Dudzinski identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, albeit with a slight decrease of 1.96% over the decade. The proportion identifying as Hispanic saw the most significant growth, almost doubling from 1.02% to 1.98%. Individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities also increased by 26.55%. Interestingly, the 2010 data revealed for the first time a small percentage (0.55%) of Dudzinskis identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. No Dudzinskis identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.4% | 95.49% | -1.96% |
| Hispanic | 1.02% | 1.98% | 94.12% |
| Two or More Races | 1.13% | 1.43% | 26.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.55% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |