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Ludwig Family History

Ludwig Genealogy & Family Tree

Ludwig is a German name from Brandenburg, Germany. It comes from the Old Frankish roots hlud ("loud") and wig ("battle"). The earliest known ancestor--Robert Lowis--was recorded in 1202. It is sometimes used as a given name. Roots for the name can also be found in England.

Other spellings of the name include "Ludewig," "Lutwig," "Ludwick," "Ludwich," and "Leudwick." Notable people with the surname include Canadian actor Alexander Ludwig (The Hunger Games, Lone Survivor, Race to Witch Mountain), German Olympic athlete Olaf Ludwig (cycling), and American hockey player Craig Ludwig (Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, Minnesota North Stars). The first Ludwig to come to America was Anton Ludwig in 1709.

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