Explore the Family Name Ladas
The meaning of Ladas
1. Greek: occupational name for a seller of olive oil, from ladi ‘oil’ (classical Greek eladion, a diminutive of elea ‘oil’) + the occupational suffix -as. 2. Hungarian (Ládas): from a pet form of the personal name Ladamér, which is a variant of Ladomér, Hungarian form of Slavic Vladimir (see Lado). Some characteristic forenames: Greek Dimitrios, Dionisios, Gerasimos.
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How common is the last name Ladas in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ladas has seen some changes from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Ladas was ranked 55,237th out of all surnames in the United States. However, by 2010, its rank fell slightly to 56,588th, marking a decrease of 2.45%. Despite this drop in ranking, the actual count of people with the surname Ladas increased from 348 in 2000 to 361 in 2010, an increase of 3.74%. The proportion of people with the surname Ladas per 100,000 residents, however, decreased by 7.69% over the same time span.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,237 | #56,588 | -2.45% |
| Count | 348 | 361 | 3.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ladas
Regarding the ethnic identities associated with the surname Ladas, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While no Ladas identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, by 2010, 1.66% did. Similarly, while none identified as Hispanic in 2000, by 2010, 3.05% did. Those identifying as two or more races slightly decreased from 2.01% to 1.94%. The majority of individuals with the surname Ladas identify as White, although this percentage dropped from 96.55% in 2000 to 93.07% in 2010. There were no significant changes for those who identify as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.55% | 93.07% | -3.6% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.05% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.01% | 1.94% | -3.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.66% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |