Explore the Family Name Mudrak
The meaning of Mudrak
Ukrainian, Rusyn, and Polish (of Ukrainian or Rusyn origin); Czech and Slovak (Mudrák): from a derivative of mudryy (Ukrainian), moudrý (Czech), múdry (Slovak), all meaning ‘wise’. The same Sorbian surname (from mudry) is found only in a Germanized (or Americanized) form, Mudrack.
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How common is the last name Mudrak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mudrak has seen a slight dip between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Mudrak was ranked as the 65,862nd most popular surname in the United States, slipping down to the 70,208th rank in 2010—a 6.6% drop. The count of individuals with this last name also experienced a minor decrease from 281 in 2000 to 279 in 2010, a reduction of 0.71%. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Mudrak per 100,000 population fell by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,862 | #70,208 | -6.6% |
| Count | 281 | 279 | -0.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mudrak
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mudrak, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that it is predominantly linked with White ethnicity. In 2000, an overwhelming 96.44% of those with the Mudrak surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 93.91% in 2010. During the same period, there was a small increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Two or More Races, growing from 1.78% to 1.79%. Interestingly, while no Hispanics were recorded under the Mudrak surname in 2000, the 2010 census reported a 2.51% Hispanic representation. There was no recorded change in Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native populations with the Mudrak surname from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.44% | 93.91% | -2.62% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.51% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.78% | 1.79% | 0.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |