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

Dudash, 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 Dudash surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dudash in America

Dudash is the 20201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dudash surname appeared 1,319 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Dudash.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dudash 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 Dudash

The surname Dudash has its origins in Eastern Europe, specifically in the region that is now modern-day Ukraine and Belarus. It is believed to have emerged during the 16th or 17th century, derived from the Ukrainian word "dudka," which refers to a type of woodwind instrument similar to a flute or piccolo.

The name Dudash likely originated as a descriptive surname, given to individuals who played this particular instrument or were associated with its production or performance. In those times, it was common for surnames to be based on occupations, physical characteristics, or other distinguishing factors.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dudash can be found in the historical records of the Zhytomyr region of Ukraine, where a man named Hryhoriy Dudash was mentioned in a document dated 1612. This document detailed a dispute over land ownership, suggesting that the Dudash family had already established roots in the area by that time.

As the name Dudash spread across Eastern Europe, various spellings emerged, such as Dudaš, Dudás, and Dudash. These variations likely arose due to regional linguistic differences and the influence of other languages spoken in the region, such as Polish, Russian, and Hungarian.

One notable figure bearing the surname Dudash was Ivan Dudash (1854-1919), a Ukrainian writer, poet, and educator who played a significant role in the cultural renaissance of his time. His works often explored themes of national identity and the struggles of the Ukrainian people under foreign rule.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Yevhen Dudash (1902-1944), a Ukrainian military officer who served in the Ukrainian Insurgent Army during World War II. He was known for his bravery and leadership in the fight against Soviet and Nazi forces.

In the realm of sports, Mykola Dudash (1922-2003) was a Ukrainian footballer who played as a goalkeeper for several teams in the Soviet Top League, including Dynamo Kyiv and Spartak Moscow. He was also a member of the Soviet national team and participated in the 1952 Summer Olympics.

Beyond Ukraine and Belarus, the Dudash surname can also be found in other parts of Eastern Europe, such as Poland and Slovakia. One notable example is Andrzej Dudash (1936-2008), a Polish actor and director who had a successful career in both theater and film.

While the name Dudash has its roots in Eastern Europe, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply tied to the cultural heritage of Ukraine and the surrounding regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dudash

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

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 Dudash 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 Dudash 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 Dudash was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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