Explore the Family Name Laudeman
The meaning of Laudeman
Americanized form of German Laudemann, itself a variant of Lüdemann (see Ludemann).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Laudeman in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Laudeman saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Laudeman was ranked 57,849th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to 62,359th place, reflecting a 7.8% drop in ranking. The count of individuals with the Laudeman surname also decreased slightly from 329 in 2000 to 321 in 2010, which equates to a 2.43% reduction. Furthermore, when considering the ratio per 100,000 people, there was an 8.33% decrease in the number of individuals named Laudeman over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,849 | #62,359 | -7.8% |
| Count | 329 | 321 | -2.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laudeman
Turning to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Laudeman surname identify as White. In 2000, 98.48% identified as such, decreasing slightly to 97.82% in 2010. There was no reported change among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native over this period. However, there was a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from none in 2000 to 1.56% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.48% | 97.82% | -0.67% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.56% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |