Explore the Family Name Luedeke
The meaning of Luedeke
North German (Lüdeke): variant of Lüdecke (see Luedecke). Compare Ludeke. Some characteristic forenames: German Otto, Gerhard.
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How common is the last name Luedeke in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Luedeke has slightly increased over a decade. In 2000, Luedeke was ranked 61,855 in terms of popularity and had a count of 303 individuals carrying the surname. By 2010, the rank had improved to 61,436 with an increase in the count to 327, which represents a 7.92% growth. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,855 | #61,436 | 0.68% |
| Count | 303 | 327 | 7.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Luedeke
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Luedeke, again using data from the Decennial U.S. Census, it's clear that the majority of individuals with this last name identify as White. In 2000, a significant 98.68% of those with the surname Luedeke identified as White, although this decreased slightly to 95.72% by 2010. The census data for 2010 also indicates that some people with the surname Luedeke identify with two or more races, representing about 1.53%. Meanwhile, there were no recorded instances of individuals with the Luedeke surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.68% | 95.72% | -3% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.53% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |