Explore the Family Name Ludewig
The meaning of Ludewig
German: variant of Ludwig. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Erwin, Guenter, Gunther, Hermann, Joerg.
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How common is the last name Ludewig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ludewig has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Ludewig was ranked 39,240th in terms of commonality and had 528 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, the rank had improved to 38,050 with an increase of about 3.03 percent. The count of people with the Ludewig surname also increased by 10.42 percent to 583. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.2.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,240 | #38,050 | 3.03% |
| Count | 528 | 583 | 10.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ludewig
In regard to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that majority of individuals with the Ludewig surname identify as White. In 2000, about 96.40 percent of those with this surname identified themselves as White, although this figure slightly decreased by 2.14 percent to 94.34 percent in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic showed a notable increase from 2.27 percent in 2000 to 4.46 percent in 2010 - a change of approximately 96.48 percent. There were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or individuals of two or more races during the decade under review.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.4% | 94.34% | -2.14% |
| Hispanic | 2.27% | 4.46% | 96.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |