2000
#112,365
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 145
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Haiduk
A surname of Ukrainian origin referring to a rebellious freedom fighter or rebel.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 241 Americans carry the last name Haiduk. That puts it at #93,627 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.07 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,422,217 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Haiduk 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
241
1 in 1,422,217
Census rank
#93,627
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
210
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 210 bearers of the surname Haiduk in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.07 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 93627th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Haiduk, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Haiduk
The surname Haiduk has its origins in the Balkans, particularly in regions that were part of the Ottoman Empire in the 15th and 16th centuries. The name is derived from the Turkish word 'haydut,' which means 'rebel' or 'bandit.' This term was used to refer to the guerilla fighters who resisted Ottoman rule in the Balkan regions.
Haiduk was a title bestowed upon these freedom fighters, who were often members of ethnic groups like Serbs, Croatians, and Bulgarians. They operated in the mountainous regions, engaging in hit-and-run tactics against Ottoman forces. The name Haiduk became a symbol of resistance and national pride for these communities.
One of the earliest recorded references to the term can be found in the 16th-century work "Povestvovanie za vreme na voinata na syrbi i byligari protiv turcite" (A Narrative of the Time of the War of Serbs and Bulgarians against the Turks) by an anonymous author. This text chronicles the exploits of the Haiduk fighters and their struggles against Ottoman rule.
In the 17th century, the name Haiduk appeared in various historical records, including the writings of the Croatian historian Ivan Lučić. He documented the activities of the Haiduk groups operating in Dalmatia and their efforts to liberate the region from Ottoman control.
One of the most famous individuals to bear the surname Haiduk was Starina Novak (c. 1530-1601), a legendary Serbian Haiduk leader who fought against the Ottomans in the region of Smederevo. His exploits were immortalized in numerous folk songs and tales, making him a revered figure in Serbian folklore.
Another notable figure was Marko Miljanov Popović (c. 1833-1901), a Serbian Haiduk leader who fought against the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century. He played a significant role in the uprisings and revolts that eventually led to the independence of Serbia.
In Bulgaria, the name Haiduk was closely associated with the Bulgarian National Revival movement, which sought to promote Bulgarian culture and nationalism in the face of Ottoman rule. Hristo Haiduk (1818-1853) was a prominent figure in this movement, leading a band of Haiduk fighters against the Ottomans.
The surname Haiduk also appeared in other parts of the Balkans, including Croatia and Bosnia. One example is Ante Haiduk (1887-1944), a Croatian political activist and writer who advocated for the rights of Croatians living under Austro-Hungarian rule.
In the 20th century, the name Haiduk continued to be associated with resistance movements and national liberation struggles in the Balkans. Ivan Haiduk (1924-1944) was a Yugoslav Partisan fighter who played a role in the resistance against Nazi Germany during World War II.
Overall, the surname Haiduk carries a rich historical legacy, reflecting the spirit of resistance and the struggle for freedom that defined the Balkan regions during centuries of Ottoman rule. Its origins can be traced back to the guerilla fighters who fought against foreign occupation, making it a symbol of national pride and cultural identity for various ethnic groups in the region.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Haiduk
Among Census respondents with the surname Haiduk, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Haiduk 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 Haiduk surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.9% · 193
- Hispanic or Latino7.1% · 15
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.5% · 1
- Two or more races0.5% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Haiduk
Haiduk 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
#103,655
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 173
+28 bearers (+19.3%)
Per 100,000 0.06
Rank movement Up 8,710 places
2020
#93,627
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 210
+37 bearers (+21.4%)
Per 100,000 0.07
Rank movement Up 10,028 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #112,365 | 145 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #103,655 | 173 | 0.06 | +28 bearers (+19.3%) | Up 8,710 places |
| 2020 | #93,627 | 210 | 0.07 | +37 bearers (+21.4%) | Up 10,028 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 Haiduk 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 | #103,655 | #93,627 | 9.7% |
| Count | 173 | 210 | 21.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.07 | 17.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Haiduk bearers went from 173 to 210 (+21.4% change). The surname moved up 10,028 positions in the national ranking, going from #103,655 to #93,627.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Haiduk
FAQ
Haiduk surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Haiduk?
Name Census estimates that about 241 living Americans carry the surname Haiduk. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,422,217 residents.
How common is Haiduk?
Haiduk ranks #93,627 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.07 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 210 people with the surname Haiduk. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (241), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.07 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.07 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 Haiduk.
Has Haiduk become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Haiduk went from 173 recorded bearers to 210. That is an increase of 37 (+21.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #103,655 to #93,627.
What does the Census say about the background of Haiduk?
Among Census respondents with the surname Haiduk, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.5%). 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 Haiduk in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.9% (193 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Haiduk appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.9%), Hispanic (7.1%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.5%). 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 Haiduk (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 Haiduk mean?
A surname of Ukrainian origin referring to a rebellious freedom fighter or rebel. 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 Haiduk (0.07 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 Haiduk?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.