Explore the Family Name Ludwigson
The meaning of Ludwigson
Americanized form of Danish and Norwegian Ludvigsen, North German and Danish Ludwigsen, or of the Swedish cognate Ludvigsson (rarely Ludwigsson). Compare Ludvigson.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ludwigson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ludwigson has seen a slight decrease in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ludwigson was ranked as the 75,938th most popular name, dropping to 78,040th place by 2010, a decline of 2.77%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Ludwigson surname increased from 236 to 245, marking a growth of 3.81%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was an 11.11% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,938 | #78,040 | -2.77% |
| Count | 236 | 245 | 3.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ludwigson
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Ludwigson surname is predominantly associated with people of White ethnicity. In 2000, 98.31% of those bearing the Ludwigson name identified as White, decreasing slightly to 96.73% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Ludwigson surname amongst those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.31% | 96.73% | -1.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |