Show ContentsLudewig History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

A multitude of prestigious family names, such as the surname Ludewig, were formed in the lands which became the modern German state of Prussia, known for its beauty, industry and military power. However, in the medieval era, Prussia was fragmented and inhabited by numerous barbarian tribes, who fought amongst themselves for control of the land. The borders of the barbarian kingdoms, which were established after the fall of the Roman Empire, changed repeatedly. The region that came to be known as Prussia was roughly divided between the territories of Brandenburg-Prussia, West Prussia and East Prussia. The Ludewig family emerged in Brandenburg-Prussia, which is essentially the birthplace of modern Germany. By the 19th century, Brandenburg-Prussia had incorporated East Prussia, West Prussia and many other German territories. Moreover, in the late 19th century, it led the German states in the German Unification.

Early Origins of the Ludewig family

The surname Ludewig was first found in Brandenburg, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power. "Ludwig" was very popular as a first name through the fame of many kings and princes bearing this name. Indeed, as a first name it can be traced as far back as the West-Franconian "Chlodovech," who was the founder of Frankenreich in 486. Often it was taken as a last name by those who served one of the many King Ludwigs.

Early History of the Ludewig family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Ludewig research. Another 153 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1200, 1227, 1556, 1579, 1650, 1700, 1725, 1813, 1816 and 1895 are included under the topic Early Ludewig History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Ludewig Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Ludwig, Ludwick, Luedwick, Ludwich, Lutwich, Lutwig, Lutwick, Ludewig and many more.

Early Notables of the Ludewig family

Prominent bearers of the family name Ludewig at this time were Count Ludwig von Thuringia, of the Ludowinger dynasty (1200-1227), known as Ludwig the Holy, who was the son of the Landgrave Hermann and the husband of St. Elisabeth. He died on the way to the crusades...
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United States Ludewig migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Ludewig Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Christoff Ludewig, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1751 [1]
Ludewig Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Mr. Ludewig, who landed in America in 1843 [1]
  • Mr. Joh. Justus Ludewig, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Everhard"
  • Mrs. Marie Ludewig, (nee Froelich), German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Everhard"
  • Miss Louise Ludewig, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Everhard"
  • Mr. Hein. Ludewig, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Everhard"
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Australia Ludewig migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Ludewig Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Frederick Hubert George Ludewig, who arrived in South Australia in 1848 aboard the ship "Alfred" [2]


  1. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
  2. State Records of South Australia. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) ALFRED 1848. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1848Alfred.htm


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