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

Dusak, 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 Dusak surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dusak in America

Dusak is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dusak surname appeared 142 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 Dusak.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dusak 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 Dusak

The surname Dusak has its origins in the Czech Republic, tracing back to the 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Czech word "dušák," which means "one who holds a fief or manor." The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in medieval records and manuscripts from the regions of Bohemia and Moravia.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Dusak surname was Jan Dusak, a landowner and nobleman who lived in the village of Brno during the late 14th century. Historical records indicate that he was granted a substantial estate by the King of Bohemia in recognition of his military service.

In the 16th century, the Dusak family gained prominence in the town of Kutná Hora, where they were involved in the local mining industry. A notable member of this branch was Václav Dusak (1520-1587), a wealthy mine owner and philanthropist who funded the construction of a hospital and a church in the town.

The name Dusak also appears in several historical documents from the 17th and 18th centuries, often associated with minor aristocratic families and landowners in various parts of the Czech lands. One such individual was Karel Dusak (1678-1742), a nobleman and military officer who served in the Imperial Austrian Army during the War of the Spanish Succession.

As the Dusak family spread across different regions, variations in the spelling of the name emerged, such as Dušák, Dušek, and Dušáček. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and linguistic traditions.

In more recent times, a prominent bearer of the Dusak name was Jaroslav Dusak (1892-1957), a Czech musician and composer who made significant contributions to the development of modern Czech classical music. His works, including several symphonies and chamber pieces, are still performed and celebrated today.

Another notable figure was Antonín Dusak (1907-1982), a celebrated Czech athlete who excelled in long-distance running. He represented Czechoslovakia in multiple Olympics and won numerous national and international competitions in the 1920s and 1930s.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dusak

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

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

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