Explore the Family Name Ludemann
The meaning of Ludemann
German (mainly Lüdemann): from a pet form of the personal name Ludolf (see Ludolph) or Ludwig. Compare Ludeman and Luedeman. Some characteristic forenames: German Eward, Fritz, Klaus.
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How common is the last name Ludemann in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ludemann has seen a slight decrease in ranking between 2000 and 2010, moving from rank 36,761 to 37,848, a change of about -2.96%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 2.44%, growing from 573 to 587 within the same period. The proportion per 100k also had a minor decline of -4.76%, indicating a relative decrease in the use of this surname compared to other surnames.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,761 | #37,848 | -2.96% |
| Count | 573 | 587 | 2.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ludemann
The Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnicity reveals that the majority of individuals with the Ludemann surname identify as White, though there was a slight decrease of -2.38% in this category from 2000 to 2010. The number of people identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 68.75% during this period, while those identifying as two or more races decreased slightly by -2.30%. The categories for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0 for both years, indicating no representation of these ethnic identities among those with the Ludemann surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.68% | 94.38% | -2.38% |
| Hispanic | 1.92% | 3.24% | 68.75% |
| Two or More Races | 0.87% | 0.85% | -2.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |