Dudek
Dudek is a Czech, Polish and Slovak surname, meaning 'hoopoe'. The bearer of the surname probably had a characteristic that made them resemble this bird, such as a long nose, hairstyle, smell, or timidity. Notable people with the surname include:
- Alyson Dudek, American speed skater
- Anne Dudek, American actress
- Carlota Dudek, French breakdancer
- Dariusz Dudek, Polish footballer
- Gerd Dudek, German jazz tenor
- Grażyna Dudek, Polish figure skater
- Gregory Dudek, Canadian computer scientist
- Helmut Dudek, Polish-German footballer
- Jerzy Dudek, Polish footballer
- Joe Dudek, American football player
- Kyle Dudek, American lawyer
- Les Dudek, American guitarist
- Leland Dudek, American public servant
- Louis Dudek, Canadian poet
- Michal Dudek, Czech speedway rider
- Mike Dudek, American football wide receiver
- Patryk Dudek, Polish speedway rider
- Paulina Dudek, Polish footballer
- Sebastian Dudek, Polish footballer
- Serena Dudek, American neuroscientist