Explore the Family Name Ludolph
The meaning of Ludolph
German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements liud ‘people, tribe’ + wulf ‘wolf’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ludolph in the United States?
The surname Ludolph saw a modest increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010, as per data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the surname ranked 42,289th in popularity and appeared 483 times out of every 100k names. By 2010, its rank had improved to 40,554th, with a count of 539 appearances per 100k names, denoting an 11.59% increase. The proportion of individuals with the Ludolph surname remained constant at 0.18 per 100k during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,289 | #40,554 | 4.1% |
| Count | 483 | 539 | 11.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ludolph
Regarding ethnic identity, the Ludolph surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, over 93% of people with this surname identified as White. There was a slight decrease, by 0.03%, in this percentage over the decade. Hispanic representation among people with the Ludolph surname decreased from 5.59% in 2000 to 4.82% in 2010, a change of -13.77%. Other ethnic identities including Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not reported among individuals with the surname Ludolph during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.17% | 93.14% | -0.03% |
| Hispanic | 5.59% | 4.82% | -13.77% |
| 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% |