2000
#142,819
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Dudycha
A surname of Ukrainian origin meaning "pipe player".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Dudycha. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dudycha 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
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Dudycha in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dudycha, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.7%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Dudycha
The surname Dudycha is believed to have originated in Ukraine, specifically in the western region of the country. It is thought to have derived from the Ukrainian word "dudka," which means a type of shepherd's pipe or flute. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who played this instrument or were involved in pastoral occupations.
The earliest known records of the surname Dudycha can be traced back to the 17th century, when it appeared in various ecclesiastical and municipal documents in the regions of Galicia and Volhynia, which were part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth at the time. Variations in spelling, such as Dudycza and Dudytcha, were also observed in these historical records.
One notable individual bearing the surname Dudycha was Ivan Dudycha (1822-1890), a Ukrainian writer and poet who played a significant role in the cultural revival of the region during the 19th century. His works, which often explored themes of Ukrainian identity and folklore, helped to preserve and promote the region's literary heritage.
Another prominent figure was Mykola Dudycha (1888-1960), a Ukrainian physicist and mathematician who made important contributions to the field of theoretical physics. He is particularly known for his work on the theory of relativity and the study of electromagnetic fields.
In the 20th century, Volodymyr Dudycha (1906-1986) was a renowned Ukrainian artist and sculptor. His works, which often depicted scenes from Ukrainian history and folklore, can be found in various museums and galleries throughout Ukraine and beyond.
Oleksandr Dudycha (1918-2003) was a respected Ukrainian historian and educator who specialized in the study of medieval and early modern Ukrainian history. His research and publications shed light on the complex political and cultural dynamics of the region during that period.
Furthermore, the surname Dudycha can be found in several place names within Ukraine, such as the village of Dudychi in the Lviv region, which may have been named after an individual or family bearing this surname.
It is worth noting that while the surname Dudycha is primarily associated with Ukraine, it may have also been adopted or assimilated by individuals of other ethnic backgrounds living in the region, reflecting the diverse cultural and historical influences present in this part of Eastern Europe.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dudycha
Among Census respondents with the surname Dudycha, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.7%) and Two or More Races (1.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Dudycha 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 Dudycha surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.6% · 112
- Hispanic or Latino1.7% · 2
- Two or more races1.7% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dudycha
Dudycha 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
#131,379
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 129
+22 bearers (+20.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 11,440 places
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
-13 bearers (-10.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,649 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #142,819 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #131,379 | 129 | 0.04 | +22 bearers (+20.6%) | Up 11,440 places |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | -13 bearers (-10.1%) | Down 13,649 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 Dudycha 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 | #131,379 | #145,028 | -10.4% |
| Count | 129 | 116 | -10.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dudycha bearers went from 129 to 116 (-10.1% change). The surname moved down 13,649 positions in the national ranking, going from #131,379 to #145,028.
FAQ
Dudycha surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dudycha?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Dudycha. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Dudycha?
Dudycha ranks #145,028 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 116 people with the surname Dudycha. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Dudycha.
Has Dudycha become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dudycha went from 129 recorded bearers to 116. That is a decrease of 13 (-10.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #131,379 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Dudycha?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dudycha, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.7%) and Two or More Races (1.7%). 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 Dudycha in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.6% (112 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dudycha appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.6%), Hispanic (1.7%), Two or More Races (1.7%). 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 Dudycha (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 Dudycha mean?
A surname of Ukrainian origin meaning "pipe player". 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 Dudycha (0.04 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 Dudycha?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.