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

Ludden, 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 Ludden surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ludden in America

Ludden is the 22637th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ludden surname appeared 1,134 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 Ludden.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ludden to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Ludden

The surname Ludden is believed to have originated in England, likely in the Middle Ages. It is thought to be a locational name derived from a place called Ludden or a similar spelling, possibly from the Old English words "lud" meaning loud or "hlud" meaning loud or famous, combined with the suffix "-en" indicating a location.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Ludden can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Luddenam," suggesting the existence of a place called Ludden or a similar name at that time. This ancient record provides valuable insight into the origins and early usage of the surname.

In the 13th century, a document from Worcestershire, England, mentions a "John de Ludden," indicating the presence of individuals bearing the surname in that region during that period. Another early record from the 14th century refers to a "William Ludden" in Lancashire, England.

The name Ludden has been associated with various place names throughout history, such as Luddenham in Kent, England, and Luddendenfoot in West Yorkshire, England. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

Notable individuals with the surname Ludden include:

1. Allen Ludden (1917-1981), an American television personality and host of popular game shows like "GE College Bowl" and "Password."
2. Martha Ludden (1943-1976), an American novelist and author of the book "The Empress of Elsewhere."
3. Sir Edmund Ludden (1616-1691), an English politician and Member of Parliament for Huntingdonshire in the 17th century.
4. Thomas Ludden (1790-1857), a British architect known for designing several churches and buildings in Liverpool, England.
5. Sarah Ludden (1761-1829), an American Revolutionary War heroine recognized for her role in the Battle of Fort Stanwix in 1777.

These examples demonstrate the historical presence and significance of the surname Ludden in various fields and across different time periods, contributing to the rich tapestry of its legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ludden

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

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 Ludden 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Ludden has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Ludden was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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