DUDA
Duda
Duda is a British surname of Slavic origin. The name is derived from the Old Slavic word "dud" or "duda," which means a bagpipe or a musical instrument that uses a bag for its sound production. The surname is believed to have been used to denote a player of the bagpipe or someone associated with this musical instrument.
The Duda surname is not very common in Britain, with only a small number of individuals bearing this name. It is most commonly found among people of Slavic descent living in the United Kingdom.
Individuals with the surname Duda may have their lineage traced back to regions in Eastern Europe, particularly in countries such as Poland, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic, where the use of bagpipes in traditional music and culture is more prevalent.
As with many surnames of foreign origin, the name Duda may have undergone variations in spelling and pronunciation over time, depending on the region and the language spoken by the bearers of the name. Despite its relatively rare occurrence in Britain, the Duda surname carries a rich heritage rooted in Slavic traditions and music.
There are approximately 481 people named Duda in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Duda.
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Poland
Language of origin: Polish
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Daniel
- Fryderyk
- George
- Grzegorz
- Krzysztof
- Lukasz
- Marcin
- Marek
- Mariusz
- Martin
- Michael
- Piotr
- Robert
- Tomasz
Female
- Agnieszka
- Anna
- Barbara
- Dorota
- Ewa
- Iwona
- Kasia
- Katarzyna
- Magdalena
- Malgorzata
- Maria
- Monika
- Theresa
- Wanda
Similar and related surnames
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