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

Ludeking, 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 Ludeking surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ludeking in America

Ludeking is the 120901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ludeking surname appeared 143 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 Ludeking.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ludeking 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 Ludeking

The surname Ludeking has its origins in the Low German language spoken in northern Germany and the Netherlands during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old Low German words "lud" meaning "people" and "king" meaning "leader" or "ruler." Together, the name can be interpreted as "leader of the people" or "people's ruler."

The earliest recorded instances of the name date back to the 13th century in the region of East Frisia, which straddles the modern-day border between Germany and the Netherlands. It is believed that the name was initially borne by individuals who held positions of authority within their local communities or served as representatives of the common people in dealings with nobility or religious authorities.

In the 14th century, the Ludeking surname appears in various municipal records and chronicles from towns and villages in East Frisia, such as Emden, Norden, and Aurich. This suggests that families bearing the name had established themselves as prominent members of the regional society.

Over the centuries, the spelling of the name has undergone some variations, including Ludking, Luedking, and Lüdking, reflecting the linguistic and scribal practices of different areas and time periods.

Historically notable individuals with the Ludeking surname include:

1. Folkert Ludeking (c. 1370 - 1440), a merchant and alderman in the city of Emden, who played a significant role in negotiating trade agreements with neighboring regions.

2. Remmet Ludeking (c. 1480 - 1554), a scholar and theologian from Norden, who was influential in the early stages of the Protestant Reformation in East Frisia.

3. Antje Ludeking (1617 - 1688), a renowned herbalist and midwife from the village of Wittmund, who was widely respected for her knowledge of traditional medicine and healing practices.

4. Enno Ludeking (1732 - 1804), a prominent shipbuilder and maritime entrepreneur from Emden, whose vessels were instrumental in the region's thriving trade and commerce.

5. Greta Ludeking (1892 - 1959), a pioneering female educator and advocate for women's rights, who established several schools in East Frisia and campaigned for equal educational opportunities for girls.

While the Ludeking surname is most closely associated with its East Frisian roots, over time, it has spread to other parts of Germany, the Netherlands, and beyond as families migrated and established new branches of their lineage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ludeking

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

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

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