Find out how popular the last name Dudas is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Dudas.

Dudas, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Dudas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dudas in America

Dudas is the 17428th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dudas surname appeared 1,619 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Dudas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dudas to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Dudas

The surname Dudas is believed to have originated in Hungary, with the earliest records dating back to the 16th century. The name is derived from the Hungarian word "duda," which means "bagpipe" or "bagpiper." It is thought to have been an occupational surname given to those who played the bagpipe or were involved in the making of these instruments.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dudas can be found in a Hungarian census record from 1598, where a man named Mihály Dudas was listed as residing in the village of Kiskunhalas. This region, located in central Hungary, was known for its rich musical traditions, which may have contributed to the adoption of the surname.

In the 17th century, the Dudas family gained prominence in the city of Eger, located in northern Hungary. A notable figure from this time was János Dudas (1630-1704), a respected scholar and theologian who served as the rector of the Eger Cathedral School.

As the Dudas family spread throughout Hungary and the surrounding regions, variations in spelling emerged, including Dudás, Dudaš, and Dudash. These variants often reflected regional linguistic differences or adaptations to other languages.

One of the most famous bearers of the Dudas surname was Gyula Dudás (1859-1925), a Hungarian composer and violinist who gained recognition for his virtuosic performances and compositions inspired by traditional Hungarian folk melodies.

Another notable figure was Pál Dudás (1885-1957), a Hungarian politician and journalist who served as a member of the National Assembly and was a vocal advocate for workers' rights and social reforms.

Beyond Hungary, the Dudas surname can be found in other parts of Central and Eastern Europe, such as Slovakia and Romania, where communities of Hungarian descent settled over the centuries.

While the surname Dudas may have originated from a humble occupation, it has since become a part of the rich cultural heritage of Hungary and the surrounding regions, with bearers of the name making significant contributions to various fields throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dudas

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Dudas.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Dudas was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Dudas has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Dudas was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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