Explore the Family Name Luedeman
The meaning of Luedeman
Americanized form of German Lüdemann (see Ludemann).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Luedeman in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Luedeman has seen some fluctuation in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Luedeman was ranked as the 55,732nd most popular surname in the United States. By 2010, it had slipped slightly to 56,588th place, marking a decrease of 1.54%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of people with the Luedeman surname increased from 344 in 2000 to 361 in 2010, showing a growth of 4.94%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the surname saw a decrease from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010, a decline of 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,732 | #56,588 | -1.54% |
| Count | 344 | 361 | 4.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Luedeman
In terms of ethnic identity, the Census data shows that individuals bearing the Luedeman surname are predominantly White, although there has been a slight decrease in this percentage over time. In 2000, approximately 96.80% identified as White, compared to 95.29% in 2010, showing a decrease of 1.56%. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 2.03% in 2000 to 3.32% in 2010, which is an increase of 63.55%. No individuals with the Luedeman surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.8% | 95.29% | -1.56% |
| Hispanic | 2.03% | 3.32% | 63.55% |
| 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% |