Find out how popular the last name Loduha is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Loduha.

Loduha, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Loduha surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Loduha in America

Loduha is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Loduha surname appeared 107 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Loduha.

The history of the last name Loduha

The surname LODUHA is believed to have originated in the region of Lusatia, a historical region in present-day eastern Germany and western Poland. The name is thought to have derived from the Sorbian word "lod" or "lud", meaning "people" or "tribe", suggesting that it was originally a descriptive name for someone from a particular community or group.

The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 13th century in various medieval records and manuscripts from the Lusatian region. One notable example is the mention of a Henricus Loduha in a land registry from the town of Bautzen (now in Saxony, Germany) in the year 1287.

In the 15th century, the name appears to have spread to other parts of central Europe, particularly in regions with Slavic influences. A Johannes Loduha is recorded as a resident of Prague in 1432, suggesting the name had taken root in the Kingdom of Bohemia by that time.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, as migration and population movements increased, the LODUHA surname began to appear in various parts of the Holy Roman Empire and neighboring territories. A notable early bearer of the name was Jan Loduha (c. 1550-1621), a Silesian writer and historian who authored several works on the history and culture of the region.

In the 18th century, the LODUHA name can be found in records from various German states, such as Saxony, Brandenburg, and Prussia. One prominent individual with this surname was Johann Christian Loduha (1737-1805), a German botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of flora in central Europe.

As the 19th century dawned, the LODUHA surname had spread further across Europe, with bearers appearing in countries like Austria, Hungary, and even as far as Russia. One notable figure from this period was Emil Loduha (1856-1924), a Czech architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings in Prague and other cities.

Throughout its history, the LODUHA surname has been subject to various spelling variations, including Loduga, Loduhha, and Loducha, reflecting the linguistic and cultural influences of the regions where it was adopted. Despite its relatively uncommon nature, the name has persisted over centuries, serving as a reminder of the diverse cultural heritage of central and eastern Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Loduha

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Loduha.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Loduha was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Loduha was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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