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

Sudik, 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 Sudik surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sudik in America

Sudik is the 89069th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sudik surname appeared 208 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 Sudik.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sudik 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 Sudik

The surname Sudik is believed to have originated in the Czech Republic during the 14th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old Czech word "suditi," which means "to judge" or "to govern." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who held positions of authority or were involved in judicial matters.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sudik can be found in the Bohemian land registers from the late 14th century. These historical documents mention several individuals bearing variations of the name, such as Sudyk and Sudyk.

During the 15th century, the name Sudik appeared in various medieval manuscripts and chronicles from the Czech lands. For example, a document from 1462 references a certain Jan Sudik, who was a prominent landowner in the region of Moravia.

In the 16th century, the name Sudik was associated with several notable figures. One such individual was Vaclav Sudik (1492-1567), a respected scholar and humanist who authored several works on philosophy and theology. Another prominent bearer of the name was Jiri Sudik (1521-1588), a military leader who played a significant role in the Hussite Wars.

The 17th century saw the emergence of a prominent Sudik family in the town of Plzen, located in the western part of the Czech lands. This family produced several influential members, including Marek Sudik (1638-1701), a respected jurist and legal scholar, and Katerina Sudikova (1672-1743), a renowned poet and writer.

In the 18th century, the name Sudik was also present in the neighboring regions of Slovakia and Austria. One notable figure from this period was Jan Sudik (1721-1788), a Slovak philosopher and educator who made significant contributions to the development of educational systems in the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Throughout history, the surname Sudik has been associated with various professions and fields, including law, academia, literature, and military service. While the name may have originated from a specific occupation or role, it has since become a widely recognized surname in the Czech Republic and neighboring regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sudik

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

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

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