2000
#147,095
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Fudacz
A Polish surname likely derived from a word meaning "to jump" or "to make merry."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 134 Americans carry the last name Fudacz. That puts it at #144,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,557,868 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Fudacz 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
134
1 in 2,557,868
Census rank
#144,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
117
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 117 bearers of the surname Fudacz in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 144270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Fudacz, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.1%) and Hispanic (3.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Fudacz
The surname FUDACZ is of Polish origin, dating back to the early 16th century. It is derived from the Polish word "futra," which means "fur" or "pelt," suggesting that the name may have referred to a furrier or someone who worked with furs.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname FUDACZ can be found in the 1564 census records of the city of Krakow, where a certain Jan FUDACZ is listed as a furrier by trade. This lends credence to the theory that the name is linked to the fur trade.
In the 17th century, the FUDACZ surname appears in various church records and legal documents throughout the region of Lesser Poland, particularly in the towns of Kielce, Tarnów, and Nowy Sącz. These records often mention individuals with the surname engaged in various professions, from tailors and tanners to merchants and landowners.
During the 18th century, the FUDACZ name began to spread beyond the borders of Poland, as members of the family migrated to other parts of Europe. Notable individuals from this period include Franciszek FUDACZ (1712-1778), a successful merchant and landowner based in Lviv, and Katarzyna FUDACZ (1745-1801), a renowned philanthropist and patron of the arts in Warsaw.
As the 19th century dawned, the FUDACZ surname continued to be found throughout Poland and neighboring regions, with several individuals achieving notable status. One such figure was Stanisław FUDACZ (1822-1891), a prominent lawyer and political activist who played a significant role in the Polish uprising against Russian rule in 1863.
Another noteworthy FUDACZ was Józef FUDACZ (1856-1932), a renowned architect and urban planner who designed several iconic buildings in Krakow, including the Juliusz Słowacki Theatre and the Krakow Academy of Fine Arts.
Towards the end of the 19th century and into the early 20th century, the FUDACZ name began to appear in records outside of Europe, as members of the family emigrated to the Americas and other parts of the world. One such individual was Michał FUDACZ (1879-1954), a Polish-American businessman and philanthropist who founded several successful companies in Chicago.
Throughout its history, the FUDACZ surname has been associated with various professions and achievements, from its origins in the fur trade to its later prominence in fields such as law, architecture, business, and philanthropy. While the precise origins of the name remain somewhat shrouded in history, its enduring presence across centuries and continents stands as a testament to the global reach and diverse accomplishments of those who bear this distinctive Polish surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Fudacz
Among Census respondents with the surname Fudacz, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.1%) and Hispanic (3.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Fudacz 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 Fudacz surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.5% · 107
- Two or more races5.1% · 6
- Hispanic or Latino3.4% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Fudacz
Fudacz 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
#149,395
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
+7 bearers (+6.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,300 places
2020
#144,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+7 bearers (+6.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,125 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #147,095 | 103 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #149,395 | 110 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.8%) | Down 2,300 places |
| 2020 | #144,270 | 117 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.4%) | Up 5,125 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 Fudacz 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 | #149,395 | #144,270 | 3.4% |
| Count | 110 | 117 | 6.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -2.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Fudacz bearers went from 110 to 117 (+6.4% change). The surname moved up 5,125 positions in the national ranking, going from #149,395 to #144,270.
FAQ
Fudacz surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Fudacz?
Name Census estimates that about 134 living Americans carry the surname Fudacz. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,557,868 residents.
How common is Fudacz?
Fudacz ranks #144,270 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 117 people with the surname Fudacz. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (134), 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 Fudacz.
Has Fudacz become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Fudacz went from 110 recorded bearers to 117. That is an increase of 7 (+6.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #149,395 to #144,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Fudacz?
Among Census respondents with the surname Fudacz, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.1%) and Hispanic (3.4%). 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 Fudacz in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.5% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Fudacz appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.5%), Two or More Races (5.1%), Hispanic (3.4%). 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 Fudacz (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 Fudacz mean?
A Polish surname likely derived from a word meaning "to jump" or "to make merry." 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 Fudacz (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 Fudacz?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans have the surname Fudacz on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.