Explore the Family Name Ludford
The meaning of Ludford
English: habitational name from Ludford in Shropshire. The placename derives from Old English hlūde ‘the loud one’ (referring to a stretch of the river Teme with noisy rapids) + ford ‘ford’.
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How common is the last name Ludford in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ludford has slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ludford ranked 78,838 in terms of popularity, with a count of 225 persons bearing this surname. By 2010, the rank had risen to 75,069, representing a change of 4.78%. The count also increased to 257 in 2010, marking a 14.22% increase from 2000. Additionally, the proportion of individuals named Ludford per 100k people increased by 12.5% over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,838 | #75,069 | 4.78% |
| Count | 225 | 257 | 14.22% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.09 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ludford
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Ludford identify as White, which increased slightly from 81.78% in 2000 to 82.88% in 2010. Representation within the Black community decreased by around 15%, from 16.44% in 2000 to 14.01% in 2010. There were no indicated changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories over the ten-year span, maintaining a representation of 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.78% | 82.88% | 1.35% |
| Black | 16.44% | 14.01% | -14.78% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |