Explore the Family Name Ludovico
The meaning of Ludovico
Italian: from the personal name Ludovico, an equivalent of German Ludwig. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Dino, Rocco, Vito, Donato, Pasquale.
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How common is the last name Ludovico in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ludovico saw a slight decrease in popularity ranking between 2000 and 2010, dropping from rank 58397 to 58604, representing a change of -0.35%. However, the count of people bearing the surname increased during this period from 325 to 346, indicating a growth rate of 6.46%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,397 | #58,604 | -0.35% |
| Count | 325 | 346 | 6.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ludovico
In terms of ethnic identity, also based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there have been some shifts in the distribution for the surname Ludovico. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 18.21% from 17.85% in 2000 to 21.10% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races decreased by 29.67%, from 2.46% to 1.73%. The percentage of individuals identifying as white also saw a decrease from 78.15% in 2000 to 74.28% in 2010, marking a change of -4.95%. In 2010, the surname saw an emergence of Hispanic identification at 2.60%, where previously there were none reported in 2000. The Black population and American Indian and Alaskan Native populations remained unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.15% | 74.28% | -4.95% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 17.85% | 21.1% | 18.21% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.6% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.46% | 1.73% | -29.67% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |