Dudáš History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany
Poland

Etymology of Dudáš

What does the name Dudáš mean?

The origins of the German surname Dudáš can be traced to Poland. The name is derived from the Slavic word "duda," meaning "street musician." It is likely that the original bearer of this surname was a wandering minstrel, perhaps traveling through Poland.

Early Origins of the Dudáš family

The surname Dudáš was first found in East Prussia, near the border between Germany and Poland, where it is likely that the initial bearer of the name originally resided.

Early History of the Dudáš family

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Dudáš Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Duda, Dudda, Duddek, Dudek, Dudka, Dudy, Dudas and many more.

Early Notables of the Dudáš family

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Migration of the Dudáš family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Anna Duda, who came to New Orleans in 1854; and Joseph Dudda, who was naturalized in New York in 1894.

Contemporary Notables of the name Dudáš (post 1700) +

Jonathan W. Dudas, American Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) (2004-2009)
Thomas M. Dudas, American politician, Candidate for Mayor of Las Vegas, Nevada, 1991 1
Eszter Dudás (b. 1992), Hungarian professional triathlete
Ádám Dudás (b. 1989), Hungarian football player

Sources +

The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 13) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html