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LUDLOW

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There are approximately 3,619 people named Ludlow in the UK. That makes it the 2,796th most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 57 are named Ludlow.

Region of origin

British Isles

Country of origin

England

Language of origin

English

Religion of origin

Christian

Classification

English
Location or Geographical Feature

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The Ludlow surname in historical dictionaries

(origin: Local) From the ancient town of Ludlow, in North Wales. Llud, in Welsh, signifies whatever connects or keeps together, the same as caw. Llud, a prince of the Britons, a commander; Welsh, Llywydd, and lowe.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.

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