Explore the Family Name Luedecke
The meaning of Luedecke
North German (Lüdecke): from a pet form of the personal name Ludolf (see Ludolph) or Ludwig, formed with the diminutive suffix -ke. Compare Ludecke. Some characteristic forenames: German Rainer, Heinz, Monika, Rudi.
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How common is the last name Luedecke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Luedecke witnessed a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname dropped from 43,875 in 2000 to 48,901 in 2010, a decrease of nearly 11.46%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased by roughly 6.91%, decreasing from 463 in 2000 to 431 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people likewise declined by around 11.76% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,875 | #48,901 | -11.46% |
| Count | 463 | 431 | -6.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.15 | -11.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Luedecke
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Luedecke, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that it's primarily linked to White ethnicity, which represented 94.82% in 2000 and slightly decreased to 94.43% in 2010. While there was no representation within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in either years, the Hispanic representation increased from 2.16% in 2000 to 3.94% in 2010, marking a substantial increase of 82.41%. Conversely, the percentage of Luedeckes identifying as two or more races fell from 2.16% in 2000 to none in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.82% | 94.43% | -0.41% |
| Hispanic | 2.16% | 3.94% | 82.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.16% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |