2000
#133,114
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Dushek
A surname of Ukrainian origin meaning "a basket maker" or "one who weaves baskets."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 115 Americans carry the last name Dushek. That puts it at #155,682 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,980,473 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Dushek 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
115
1 in 2,980,473
Census rank
#155,682
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
100
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 100 bearers of the surname Dushek in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155682nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Dushek, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Dushek
The surname DUSHEK is of Czech origin, tracing its roots back to the 9th century when the region was inhabited by Slavic tribes. It is believed to have derived from the Czech word "duše," meaning "soul" or "spirit," possibly referring to a person's character or disposition.
DUSHEK is thought to have originated in the central Bohemian region of the present-day Czech Republic, where the name was first recorded in medieval records. One of the earliest documented instances of the surname appears in the Bohemian Register of Nobles from the 13th century, listing a knight named Radoslav Dushek as a landowner in the village of Stříbrná Skalice.
During the 15th century, the name DUSHEK was also found in the town registers of Prague, where a merchant named Jan Dushek was listed as a prominent trader in the city's guild system. In the 16th century, a renowned scholar and alchemist, Václav Dushek, gained recognition for his writings on natural philosophy and the occult sciences.
The name DUSHEK can be found in various historical records and manuscripts throughout the centuries, including the Bohemian Land Registers from the 17th century, where a family of farmers with the surname Dushek was documented in the village of Nové Strašecí.
One notable figure bearing the DUSHEK surname was Jakub Dushek (1670-1738), a skilled artisan and woodcarver who created intricate altarpieces and religious sculptures for churches across Bohemia. Another prominent individual was Josef Dushek (1802-1867), a renowned composer and violinist who performed throughout Europe and is credited with introducing Czech folk music to wider audiences.
In the 19th century, a family of DUSHEK winemakers from the Moravian region gained recognition for their exceptional vineyards and wines. The patriarch, František Dushek (1820-1892), was a pioneer in introducing new grape varieties and winemaking techniques to the region.
As the surname DUSHEK spread beyond the Czech lands, it was also found in other parts of Europe and eventually in the Americas, where Czech immigrants brought the name with them in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Dushek
Among Census respondents with the surname Dushek, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Dushek 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 Dushek surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.0% · 93
- Hispanic or Latino2.0% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.0% · 2
- Two or more races2.0% · 2
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Dushek
Dushek 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
#133,048
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 127
+10 bearers (+8.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 66 places
2020
#155,682
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-27 bearers (-21.3%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 22,634 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #133,114 | 117 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #133,048 | 127 | 0.04 | +10 bearers (+8.5%) | Up 66 places |
| 2020 | #155,682 | 100 | 0.03 | -27 bearers (-21.3%) | Down 22,634 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 Dushek 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 | #133,048 | #155,682 | -17.0% |
| Count | 127 | 100 | -21.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -16.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Dushek bearers went from 127 to 100 (-21.3% change). The surname moved down 22,634 positions in the national ranking, going from #133,048 to #155,682.
FAQ
Dushek surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Dushek?
Name Census estimates that about 115 living Americans carry the surname Dushek. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,980,473 residents.
How common is Dushek?
Dushek ranks #155,682 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 100 people with the surname Dushek. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (115), 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 Dushek.
Has Dushek become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Dushek went from 127 recorded bearers to 100. That is a decrease of 27 (-21.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #133,048 to #155,682.
What does the Census say about the background of Dushek?
Among Census respondents with the surname Dushek, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.0%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.0%). 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 Dushek in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.0% (93 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Dushek appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.0%), Hispanic (2.0%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.0%). 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 Dushek (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 Dushek mean?
A surname of Ukrainian origin meaning "a basket maker" or "one who weaves baskets." 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 Dushek (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 Dushek?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.