Explore the Family Name Ludke
The meaning of Ludke
North German (Lüdke): variant of Lüdtke (see Luedtke). Compare Luedke. Some characteristic forenames: German Heinz, Kurt, Reinhard.
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How common is the last name Ludke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ludke was ranked 46,839 in popularity in 2000. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 49,636, a decrease of approximately 5.97 percent. In terms of numerical count, there were 427 individuals with this surname in 2000, and slightly fewer, 423, in 2010, indicating a minor reduction of 0.94 percent. The proportion of people with the surname Ludke per 100k also fell from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010, marking a decline of 12.5 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,839 | #49,636 | -5.97% |
| Count | 427 | 423 | -0.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ludke
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the surname Ludke identified as White. In 2000, this figure stood at 96.72 percent, dropping slightly to 95.74 percent in 2010; a change of -1.01 percent. Hispanics made up 1.64 percent in 2000, growing to 2.36 percent in 2010, representing a substantial increase of 43.90 percent. No individuals with the surname Ludke identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.72% | 95.74% | -1.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.64% | 2.36% | 43.9% |
| 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% |