Explore the Family Name Ludeke
The meaning of Ludeke
North German (Lüdeke): variant of Lüdecke (see Luedecke). Compare Luedeke. Some characteristic forenames: German Fritz, Otto.
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How common is the last name Ludeke in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ludeke has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ludeke ranked 62,577 in terms of popular surnames, and by 2010 it had fallen to 70,833—a drop of 13.19%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 299 in 2000 to 276 in 2010, a reduction of 7.69%. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell by 18.18%, from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,577 | #70,833 | -13.19% |
| Count | 299 | 276 | -7.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ludeke
In relation to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data demonstrates that the majority of individuals with the Ludeke surname identify as White—accounting for 92.31% in 2000 and slightly reducing to 92.03% in 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 3.34% in 2000 to 4.71% in 2010. The number of individuals identifying with two or more races declined significantly by 50.82%, from 3.68% to 1.81%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Ludeke surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.31% | 92.03% | -0.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.34% | 4.71% | 41.02% |
| Two or More Races | 3.68% | 1.81% | -50.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |