Explore the Family Name Fudala
The meaning of Fudala
Polish: nickname from Wallachian fudul ‘conceited, proud’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Andrzej, Janina, Krzysztof, Stanislaw.
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How common is the last name Fudala in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Fudala has seen a rise in popularity over the last decade. In 2000, it was ranked 38,833rd most popular, but by 2010, it had risen to 36,736th, marking an increase of 5.4%. The count of individuals with the surname also grew from 535 in 2000 to 608 in 2010, a rise of 13.64%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a slight increase, moving from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010, reflecting a growth of 5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,833 | #36,736 | 5.4% |
| Count | 535 | 608 | 13.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.21 | 5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Fudala
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Fudala also experienced some changes, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 96.45% identified as White, but this figure dropped slightly to 93.42% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no records of Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic ethnicities in 2000, but by 2010 these figures had risen to 1.32% and 2.63% respectively. The percentage of people identifying with two or more races also increased from 1.68% in 2000 to 1.97% in 2010. Data for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained at 0 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.45% | 93.42% | -3.14% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.63% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.68% | 1.97% | 17.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |