Explore the Family Name Ludwiczak
The meaning of Ludwiczak
Polish: patronymic from the personal name Ludwik, Polish form of German Ludwig.
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How common is the last name Ludwiczak in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ludwiczak has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 76,700 in terms of popularity, with 233 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, it had fallen to a rank of 84,463 and the count decreased to 222, marking a change of -10.12 in rank and -4.72 in count. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a small reduction, falling from 0.09 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,700 | #84,463 | -10.12% |
| Count | 233 | 222 | -4.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ludwiczak
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Ludwiczak identify as White. In 2000, this group made up 97% of the total, dropping slightly to 96.4% in 2010. The census recorded a small percentage of Hispanic ethnicity (2.15%) in 2000, however, this figure was not present in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years. The data for Black ethnicity was suppressed (S) in 2000, but in 2010, there was a recorded presence of this ethnic identity within the Ludwiczak surname group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97% | 96.4% | -0.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.15% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |