Explore the Family Name Paduch
The meaning of Paduch
Polish: unflattering nickname from paduch ‘robber’, ‘predator’, a derivative of padać ‘to fall upon’. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Boleslaw, Piotr.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Paduch in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Paduch has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 68,569 in 2000 to 76,275 in 2010, reflecting an 11.24% decrease. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also declined by approximately 6%, from 268 in 2000 to 252 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people fell by 10%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,569 | #76,275 | -11.24% |
| Count | 268 | 252 | -5.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Paduch
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Paduch identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with percentages being 99.25 and 99.60 respectively. This reflects a slight increase of 0.35%. There was no recorded change in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or those reporting two or more races. Additionally, there were no instances of the surname Paduch among those who identify as Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either of the years surveyed.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.25% | 99.6% | 0.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |