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

Ludgood, 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 Ludgood surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ludgood in America

Ludgood is the 115034th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ludgood surname appeared 152 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 Ludgood.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ludgood 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 Ludgood

The surname LUDGOOD is of English origin, traced back to the Middle Ages. It likely originated from the Old English words "lud" meaning "loud" or "noisy" and "god" meaning "good." This suggests the name may have been initially given to a boisterous or lively individual with a positive demeanor.

One of the earliest records of the LUDGOOD surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1166, where a William Ludgood is mentioned. This indicates the name was already established in northern England during the 12th century.

In the 13th century, the surname appeared in various forms such as "Ludegod" and "Ludgode" in tax records and legal documents across counties like Somerset, Wiltshire, and Gloucestershire. This variation in spelling was common during that era.

The Hundred Rolls of 1273 include an entry for a Robert Ludgode, a landowner from the village of Ludgershall in Buckinghamshire. This place name is believed to have derived from the Old English "Ludes" and "healh," meaning "Lude's nook or corner of land."

In the 14th century, the LUDGOOD surname gained prominence with the birth of Sir John Ludgood (1320-1388), a respected knight and landowner from Oxfordshire. He was known for his service in the Hundred Years' War and his involvement in local governance.

Another notable figure was Thomas Ludgood (1495-1557), a wealthy merchant and alderman in the City of London during the reign of Henry VIII. He was a member of the Worshipful Company of Vintners and served as the Sheriff of London in 1545.

During the English Civil War, Captain William Ludgood (1610-1672) fought on the Parliamentarian side and was commended for his bravery at the Battle of Naseby in 1645. He later settled in Gloucestershire and became a prominent local figure.

In the 18th century, the LUDGOOD name was associated with the arts, with the birth of the acclaimed painter and portraitist, Robert Ludgood (1720-1798). His works are displayed in various prestigious galleries and collections across Britain.

The 19th century saw the rise of Sir Edward Ludgood (1845-1923), a successful industrialist and philanthropist from the West Midlands. He was knighted for his contributions to the local community and his efforts in promoting education and social welfare initiatives.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ludgood

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

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

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