Explore the Family Name Luders
The meaning of Luders
North German (Lüders): see Lueders. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans.
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How common is the last name Luders in the United States?
The surname Luders showed a slight fluctuation in popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Luders ranked as the 72,237th most popular surname in the United States, while in 2010 it slipped slightly to 75,317th, indicating a negative change of 4.26 percent. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Luders surname increased marginally from 251 in 2000 to 256 in 2010. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained steady at 0.09 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,237 | #75,317 | -4.26% |
| Count | 251 | 256 | 1.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Luders
Regarding ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the Luders surname identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census. However, there was a notable shift over the decade, with the percentage falling from 86.85 in 2000 to 81.25 in 2010. The representation of other ethnicities experienced some changes too. Notably, the percentage of those identifying as Black increased significantly, rising by 49.67 percent from 7.57 in 2000 to 11.33 in 2010. There was also a new appearance of individuals associating with two or more races, representing 2.34 percent of the Luders population in 2010. The Hispanic percentage experienced a slight decrease, while no individuals with the Luders surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.85% | 81.25% | -6.45% |
| Black | 7.57% | 11.33% | 49.67% |
| Hispanic | 3.59% | 3.52% | -1.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.34% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |