Explore the Family Name Ladeau
The meaning of Ladeau
Altered form of French Ledoux ‘the gentle, the sweet’. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ladeau in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ladeau experienced a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ladeau was ranked 64,934th in terms of popularity and had been used by 286 households. Ten years later, in 2010, the surname maintained the same count but fell slightly in rank to 68,770th. The proportion of Ladeaus per 100,000 people also decreased by 9.09%, from 0.11 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #68,770 | -5.91% |
| Count | 286 | 286 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ladeau
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Ladeau saw some changes as well. As per the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of the Ladeaus identified as White, with percentages of 89.16 and 88.46 in 2000 and 2010 respectively. Notably, there was an increase in the Hispanic ethnicity from 1.75% in 2000 to 3.15% in 2010. Also, while in 2000 no Black Ladeaus were recorded, by 2010 this group made up 2.45% of the Ladeaus. However, it's important to note that the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories both dropped to 0% in 2010 from their respective 2000 figures of 2.45% and 1.75%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.16% | 88.46% | -0.79% |
| Two or More Races | 4.9% | 4.55% | -7.14% |
| Hispanic | 1.75% | 3.15% | 80% |
| Black | 0% | 2.45% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.45% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.75% | 0% | 0% |