Explore the Family Name Lodwick
The meaning of Lodwick
1. English: habitational name from Ludwick Hall in Bishops Hatfield, Hertfordshire (see Ludwick). The placename probably derives from the Old English personal name Luda + Old English wīc ‘dwelling, specialized farmstead’. 2. English: from an Anglicized form of the personal name Ludovicus, customary Latin form of Lewis, used in Wales in early modern times to represent Llywelyn. Possibly from the male personal name seen in Ludwig in some cases. 3. Americanized form of Dutch Lodewijk, Lodewick. Compare Ludwig.
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How common is the last name Lodwick in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lodwick has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 42,830th most popular last name and by 2010, it had fallen to the 44,109th spot, marking a 2.99% drop. However, the census also shows that more individuals bore this surname in 2010 than in 2000, with an increase from 476 to 488 people, indicating a 2.52% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,830 | #44,109 | -2.99% |
| Count | 476 | 488 | 2.52% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lodwick
Turning to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Lodwick, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a predominantly White demographic. Both in 2000 and 2010, approximately 95.5% of the individuals with this surname were identified as White, with only a slight 0.10% decrease across the decade. The second most common ethnicity associated with Lodwick is Hispanic, though it saw a decline from 1.89% in 2000 to 1.64% in 2010. Interestingly, the Asian/Pacific Islander category, which recorded no individuals in 2000, reported a 1.64% presence in 2010. Conversely, those identifying as two or more races dropped to zero from a 1.05% representation in 2000. The categories for Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.59% | 95.49% | -0.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.64% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.89% | 1.64% | -13.23% |
| Two or More Races | 1.05% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |