Explore the Family Name Laden
The meaning of Laden
1. German: from a shortened form of Ladengast ‘invite the guest’, a nickname for an innkeeper. 2. German: from von der Laden, a nickname for a joiner or for the keeper of a shrine or the chest of a guild, from Middle Low German lade ‘chest’. 3. English: variant of Latham. 4. Irish: from Ó Loideáin, see Lydon.
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How common is the last name Laden in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Laden' has seen a slight decrease in popularity in the United States. In 2000, it was ranked as the 30,552nd most common surname, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 31,329th spot, representing a change of -2.54%. However, the total number of people with the 'Laden' surname actually increased from 721 to 740 during this same period, a growth of 2.64%. This suggests that while the name may have become less popular relative to other surnames, the absolute number of people bearing it has grown. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 individuals also declined slightly, from 0.27 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,552 | #31,329 | -2.54% |
| Count | 721 | 740 | 2.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laden
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows a few changes between 2000 and 2010. White individuals made up the largest proportion of those with the 'Laden' surname, though their share dropped marginally from 88.49% in 2000 to 85.81% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of Hispanic individuals with this last name significantly increased, rising from 2.77% in 2000 to 4.86% in 2010, representing a 75.45% change. The proportion of Black individuals with the 'Laden' surname also saw a small rise, increasing from 6.80% in 2000 to 7.30% in 2010. There was no representation from Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals in either year, while the proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races decreased slightly, from 1.53% in 2000 to 1.49% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.49% | 85.81% | -3.03% |
| Black | 6.8% | 7.3% | 7.35% |
| Hispanic | 2.77% | 4.86% | 75.45% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 1.49% | -2.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |