Explore the Family Name Hudak
The meaning of Hudak
1. Slovak and Czech (Hudák): dialect variant of Hudec ‘fiddler’. 2. Rusyn (from Slovakia and Poland; in Slovakia mostly spelled Hudák) and Ukrainian: occupational name for a fiddler, musician, from Rusyn (Lemko) and Ukrainian hudak. 3. Croatian: nickname derived from archaic or dialect hud ‘angry’. Alternatively, perhaps from a pet form of the old South Slavic personal name Hudislav. This surname is also found in Slovenia. Compare Hudack and Hudock.
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How common is the last name Hudak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Hudak has seen a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 5667th most popular surname in the U.S., but by 2010, it had dropped to the 6124th position, signifying an 8.06% decline. The number of individuals with the Hudak surname also decreased slightly during this decade, from 5618 to 5593, representing a 0.44% drop. Furthermore, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 residents fell by 8.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,667 | #6,124 | -8.06% |
| Count | 5,618 | 5,593 | -0.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.08 | 1.9 | -8.65% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Hudak
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Hudak, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were minor shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the Hudak surname identified as White, though the proportion decreased marginally from 97.24% to 96.55%. The percentage of Hudaks identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 51.76%, moving from 0.85% to 1.29%. The number of Hudaks identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those reporting two or more races also saw a rise, with the former increasing by 13.89% and the latter by 6.90%. Conversely, the Black Hudak population experienced a small decrease of 7.32%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native Hudak population saw a large increase of 66.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.24% | 96.55% | -0.71% |
| Hispanic | 0.85% | 1.29% | 51.76% |
| Two or More Races | 0.87% | 0.93% | 6.9% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.27% | 0.45% | 66.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.36% | 0.41% | 13.89% |
| Black | 0.41% | 0.38% | -7.32% |
Hudak ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Hudak is Eastern European, which comprises 36.2% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (25.7%) and French & German (18.6%). Additional ancestries include Italian, Scandinavian, Greek & Balkan, Ashkenazi Jewish, and Spanish & Portuguese.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Eastern European | 36.2% |
| British & Irish | 25.7% |
| French & German | 18.6% |
| Other | 19.5% |
Possible origins of the surname Hudak
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Hudak have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and Poland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 64.50% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 64.50% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 63.80% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 63.10% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 62.40% |
What Hudak haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Hudak is R-L260, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-L260 is descended from haplogroup R-M420. Other common haplogroups include R-P311 and R-M405, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Wargo, Kwiatkowski, Kowal, Wilk, Dudek, Baran, Krupa, Bodnar, Zajac, Sadowski.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Hudak surname are: H1, J1c, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M420Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Hudak have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Hudak" Surname 47.8%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Hudak" Surname 21.6%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Hudak" Surname 15.7%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Hudak" Surname 13.2%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Hudak?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Hudak are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition