Explore the Family Name Ludecke
The meaning of Ludecke
North German (Lüdecke): see Luedecke.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ludecke in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ludecke experienced a dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 120,330 in terms of prevalence but slipped to 139,228 by 2010, marking a decrease of 15.71 percent. The actual count of people with this surname also declined from 133 in 2000 to 120 in 2010, reflecting a drop of approximately 9.77 percent. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Ludecke per 100,000 residents also fell from 0.05 to 0.04 during the same period, a reduction of 20 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #120,330 | #139,228 | -15.71% |
| Count | 133 | 120 | -9.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ludecke
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ludecke. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded associations with Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities. However, in 2010, there was a small association, 5 percent, with individuals identifying with two or more races. The majority of people with the Ludecke surname identified as White, accounting for 96.24 percent in 2000 and 92.5 percent in 2010. This represents a slight decrease of 3.89 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.24% | 92.5% | -3.89% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |