Explore the Family Name Ludlam
The meaning of Ludlam
English: possibly from a misreading of w as m in Ludelawe, a recorded medieval spelling of the placename Ludlow in Shropshire. Compare Ludlow.
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How common is the last name Ludlam in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ludlam ranked 25,825 in popularity in 2000 and slipped slightly to 26,067 in 2010, a decrease of 0.94%. However, the number of individuals bearing this surname increased from 895 in 2000 to 940 in 2010, a growth rate of 5.03%. The proportion of people named Ludlam per 100,000 decreased by 3.03%, from 0.33 in 2000 to 0.32 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,825 | #26,067 | -0.94% |
| Count | 895 | 940 | 5.03% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.32 | -3.03% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ludlam
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Ludlam name, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates a shift over the decade. In 2000, nearly 97% identified as White, but this figure fell slightly to 93.94% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped entirely, while the percentage identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase from 1.01% in 2000 to 2.55% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also emerged in 2010, at 1.38%, which was not present in the 2000 data. American Indian and Alaskan Native representation saw a small increase from 0.89% to 0.96% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.98% | 93.94% | -3.13% |
| Two or More Races | 1.01% | 2.55% | 152.48% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.38% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.89% | 0.96% | 7.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.56% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |