Explore the Family Name Ludka
The meaning of Ludka
Probably a variant, under Slavic influence, of German Ludke.
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How common is the last name Ludka in the United States?
The surname Ludka showed a slight increase in popularity according to the Decennial U.S. Census data from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Ludka ranked at 77,472 and by 2010, it had slightly risen to rank 76,768, marking a growth of roughly 0.91%. The count of people with the Ludka surname also saw an increase from 230 in 2000 to 250 in 2010, showing an 8.7% uptick. However, the proportion per 100k individuals dipped by 11.11%, indicating that while the absolute number of people named Ludka increased, its relative popularity decreased.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,472 | #76,768 | 0.91% |
| Count | 230 | 250 | 8.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ludka
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Ludka surname identified as White, both in 2000 and 2010. In 2000, about 94.35% identified as White, which slightly increased to 95.20% in 2010. In 2000, approximately 3.48% identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, however, this percentage dropped to zero by 2010. Interestingly, no individuals with the surname Ludka identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either census year. The 2010 data did show 2% of individuals with the Ludka surname identifying as Hispanic, a category that was not represented in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.35% | 95.2% | 0.9% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 3.48% | 0% | 0% |