2000
#119,644
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 134
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Dukatz
A surname derived from the Polish word "dukat", meaning a type of gold coin.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Dukatz. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dukatz 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
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Dukatz in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dukatz, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Dukatz
The surname DUKATZ is believed to have originated in Eastern Europe, specifically in the region of modern-day Poland and Ukraine. It is thought to have derived from the Slavic word "dukaty," which referred to a type of gold coin that was widely used in that area during the Middle Ages.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the DUKATZ surname can be found in a Polish census record from the late 16th century. The name appears to have been particularly prevalent in the regions of Galicia and Volhynia, which were part of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth at the time.
It is possible that the DUKATZ name was initially adopted by individuals who were involved in the minting or trading of these gold coins, as surnames often derived from occupations or professions during that era. However, there is no definitive historical evidence to support this theory.
In the 17th and 18th centuries, the DUKATZ surname began to spread beyond Eastern Europe as families migrated to other parts of the continent. One notable individual bearing this name was Jan DUKATZ, a Polish-born artist who lived from 1628 to 1701 and is known for his intricate woodcarvings and religious sculptures.
Another historical figure with the DUKATZ surname was Stanisław DUKATZ, a Polish military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and was awarded the prestigious Virtuti Militari medal for his bravery in battle. He lived from 1785 to 1861.
As the DUKATZ name continued to spread, it also began to appear in various forms and spellings, such as DUKATSCH, DUKASCH, and DUKACZEWSKI, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic variations of the areas where it was adopted.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the DUKATZ surname in North America can be found in the records of a Polish immigrant named Kazimierz DUKATZ, who arrived in the United States in the late 19th century and settled in the city of Chicago.
Throughout history, the DUKATZ surname has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, soldiers, tradesmen, and scholars. While it may have originated from a specific occupation or trade, over time, it has become a respected family name with a rich cultural heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dukatz
Among Census respondents with the surname Dukatz, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Dukatz 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 Dukatz surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.4% · 108
- Two or more races2.7% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dukatz
Dukatz 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
-5 bearers (-3.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,735 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-17 bearers (-13.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 16,575 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #119,644 | 134 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #131,379 | 129 | 0.04 | -5 bearers (-3.7%) | Down 11,735 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | -17 bearers (-13.2%) | Down 16,575 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 Dukatz 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 | #147,954 | -12.6% |
| Count | 129 | 112 | -13.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dukatz bearers went from 129 to 112 (-13.2% change). The surname moved down 16,575 positions in the national ranking, going from #131,379 to #147,954.
FAQ
Dukatz surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dukatz?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Dukatz. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Dukatz?
Dukatz ranks #147,954 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 112 people with the surname Dukatz. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), 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 Dukatz.
Has Dukatz become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dukatz went from 129 recorded bearers to 112. That is a decrease of 17 (-13.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #131,379 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Dukatz?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dukatz, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.4%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.7%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). 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 Dukatz in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.4% (108 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dukatz appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.4%), Two or More Races (2.7%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). 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 Dukatz (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 Dukatz mean?
A surname derived from the Polish word "dukat", meaning a type of gold coin. 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 Dukatz (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 are called Dukatz?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people are called Dukatz at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.