2000
#140,756
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Dudukovich
A surname of Ukrainian origin, likely derived from a personal name or occupation.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Dudukovich. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dudukovich surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Dudukovich in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dudukovich, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Black (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Dudukovich
The surname Dudukovich is of East Slavic origin, with its roots firmly planted in the regions of Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine. Derived from the Old Slavic word "dudka," which translates to a type of folk whistle or pipe, this name likely originated during the medieval period.
This surname finds its earliest recorded references in 16th-century church records and census documents from the Smolensk region of modern-day Russia. It is believed to have initially been used as a descriptive surname, referring to individuals who were skilled in playing the dudka or other traditional wind instruments.
One of the earliest known bearers of this surname was Ivan Dudukovich, a renowned piper who lived in the city of Velizh during the late 16th century. His name is mentioned in local chronicles for his exceptional musical talents and his contributions to the cultural life of the region.
As the surname spread across Eastern Europe, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Dudukevich, Dudukevych, and Dudukovich. These variations often reflected regional dialects and linguistic influences, but they all stemmed from the same root word, "dudka."
In the 17th century, the name Dudukovich appeared in several historical records from the Duchy of Lithuania, which at the time encompassed parts of modern-day Belarus, Lithuania, and Ukraine. One notable figure from this era was Andrei Dudukovich, a merchant and landowner who established a successful trading business in the city of Minsk.
Moving forward to the 19th century, the Dudukovich surname gained prominence in the Russian Empire. Nikolai Dudukovich (1810-1872) was a celebrated military officer who participated in the Crimean War and rose to the rank of general. His bravery and strategic acumen earned him numerous honors and decorations.
Another influential figure was Mikhail Dudukovich (1845-1912), a renowned linguist and academic who made significant contributions to the study of Slavic languages. He served as a professor at the University of St. Petersburg and authored several influential works on etymology and philology.
Throughout history, the Dudukovich surname has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, writers, politicians, and scientists. While some achieved notable accomplishments, others played important roles in shaping the cultural and social fabric of their respective communities.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dudukovich
Among Census respondents with the surname Dudukovich, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Black (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Dudukovich bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Dudukovich surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.1% · 100
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dudukovich
Dudukovich appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
-7 bearers (-6.4%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 17,676 places
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
+1 bearers (+1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 4,250 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #140,756 | 109 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | -7 bearers (-6.4%) | Down 17,676 places |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | +1 bearers (+1.0%) | Up 4,250 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Dudukovich surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #158,432 | #154,182 | 2.7% |
| Count | 102 | 103 | 1.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 14.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dudukovich bearers went from 102 to 103 (+1.0% change). The surname moved up 4,250 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #154,182.
FAQ
Dudukovich surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dudukovich?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Dudukovich. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Dudukovich?
Dudukovich ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 103 people with the surname Dudukovich. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Dudukovich.
Has Dudukovich become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dudukovich went from 102 recorded bearers to 103. That is an increase of 1 (+1.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Dudukovich?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dudukovich, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Black (1.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Dudukovich in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.1% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dudukovich appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.1%), Hispanic (1.9%), Black (1.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Dudukovich (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Dudukovich mean?
A surname of Ukrainian origin, likely derived from a personal name or occupation. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Dudukovich (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Dudukovich?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.