Explore the Family Name Ludwin
The meaning of Ludwin
German and Polish: derivative, under Slavic influence, of thepersonal name Ludwik, Slavic form of Ludwig.
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How common is the last name Ludwin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ludwin saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Ludwin was ranked as the 60,887th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to 64,200th place, marking a decrease of 5.44%. Despite this drop in rank, the count of individuals bearing the name Ludwin remained largely stable, seeing a marginal increase from 309 in 2000 to 310 in 2010. The proportion per 100k also stayed constant at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #64,200 | -5.44% |
| Count | 309 | 310 | 0.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ludwin
On the topic of ethnicity associated with the surname Ludwin, there were some shifts over the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no recorded instances of the surname among people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, the percentage of people with this surname identifying as White decreased by 4.06%, going from 95.15% in 2000 to 91.29% in 2010. Concurrently, there was a notable increase in the percentage identifying as Hispanic, which jumped from 2.91% in 2000 to 7.74% in 2010, a rise of 165.98%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.15% | 91.29% | -4.06% |
| Hispanic | 2.91% | 7.74% | 165.98% |
| 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% |