Ludlums

Ludlums is a surname of English origin used by a number of families in English-speaking countries. The exact origin and meaning are not well documented, but it is generally treated as a traditional English surname that may derive from a place name or from an ancestral occupation, as is common with many surnames rooted in the British Isles.

Geographic distribution and use: In modern times the name appears primarily in the United States and the United Kingdom, with smaller numbers in Canada, Australia, and other countries of the English-speaking world as a result of emigration and settlement.

Notable people: One widely recognized bearer of the name is Robert Ludlum (1927–2001), an American author renowned for his espionage and thriller novels, including The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Supremacy, and The Bourne Ultimatum. The public recognition of the surname is largely tied to his literary career, though other individuals with the name exist in various professions.