Explore the Family Name Ludy
The meaning of Ludy
South German and Swiss German (also Lüdy): from a pet form of Ludwig.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ludy in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ludy has seen a slight shift between 2000 and 2010. In terms of ranking, the name fell from 26,587th to 27,144th, marking a 2.1% decrease. However, in contrast, the actual count of individuals with this last name rose by about 3.48%, from 862 to 892. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a minor drop of 6.25% from 0.32 to 0.3.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,587 | #27,144 | -2.1% |
| Count | 862 | 892 | 3.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.3 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ludy
Moving on to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census highlights some interesting shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ludy within the same decade. The most notable changes can be seen among those identifying as Hispanic (with an increase of 189.66%), and those reporting two or more races (an increase of 130.46%). While there was a small rise in those identifying as Black (9.35%), the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by about 7.93%. Additionally, new entries in the census report include those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, though they represent a small fraction of the total.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.09% | 74.66% | -7.93% |
| Black | 14.97% | 16.37% | 9.35% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 3.48% | 130.46% |
| Hispanic | 1.16% | 3.36% | 189.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.46% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.67% | 0% |