2000
#141,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Dusatko
A Czech/Slovak surname derived from the word "dusatko" meaning a chubby or stout person.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Dusatko. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dusatko 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
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Dusatko in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dusatko, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Dusatko
The surname DUSATKO is of Czech origin, tracing its roots to the regions of Bohemia and Moravia in the present-day Czech Republic. It likely emerged during the late medieval period, around the 14th or 15th century.
This surname is thought to be derived from the Czech word "dušatý," which means "plump" or "stout." It may have been initially used as a descriptive nickname for a person of a stocky or robust build, before becoming an inherited family name.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name DUSATKO can be found in the town records of Brno, Moravia, from the late 16th century. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Dusatka" and "Dusaczko," reflecting the linguistic and orthographic variations of the time.
In the 17th century, a notable figure with this surname was Jan DUSATKO (1608-1673), a Czech priest and scholar who authored several religious texts and served as a rector at the University of Prague.
During the 19th century, the DUSATKO name gained prominence in the arts and sciences. Jakub DUSATKO (1819-1891) was a respected Czech painter known for his landscape and genre works, while Vratislav DUSATKO (1845-1903) was a renowned mathematician and professor at Charles University in Prague.
Another notable bearer of this surname was Zdeněk DUSATKO (1876-1942), a Czech architect who designed several prominent buildings in Prague, including the Neo-Renaissance Lucerna Palace.
In the early 20th century, the name DUSATKO appeared in literary circles with the poet and translator Ludvík DUSATKO (1902-1967), who gained recognition for his translations of works by Alexander Pushkin and other Russian writers.
While the surname DUSATKO is primarily associated with the Czech lands, it has also spread to other regions due to migration and cultural exchange. However, its roots remain firmly grounded in the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of Bohemia and Moravia.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dusatko
Among Census respondents with the surname Dusatko, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Dusatko 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 Dusatko surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.9% · 102
- Hispanic or Latino3.6% · 4
- Two or more races3.6% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dusatko
Dusatko 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
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-4 bearers (-3.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 14,256 places
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+7 bearers (+6.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,379 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #141,788 | 108 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.7%) | Down 14,256 places |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.7%) | Up 7,379 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 Dusatko 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 | #156,044 | #148,665 | 4.7% |
| Count | 104 | 111 | 6.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dusatko bearers went from 104 to 111 (+6.7% change). The surname moved up 7,379 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #148,665.
FAQ
Dusatko surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dusatko?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Dusatko. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Dusatko?
Dusatko ranks #148,665 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 111 people with the surname Dusatko. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), 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 Dusatko.
Has Dusatko become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dusatko went from 104 recorded bearers to 111. That is an increase of 7 (+6.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Dusatko?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dusatko, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.6%) and Two or More Races (3.6%). 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 Dusatko in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.9% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dusatko appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.9%), Hispanic (3.6%), Two or More Races (3.6%). 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 Dusatko (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 Dusatko mean?
A Czech/Slovak surname derived from the word "dusatko" meaning a chubby or stout person. 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 Dusatko (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 common is the surname Dusatko?
You can see how common the surname Dusatko is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.