Explore the Family Name Ladig
The meaning of Ladig
Probably an altered form of German Ledig, a nickname from Middle High German ledic ‘free’ (not bonded), also ‘unoccupied’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ladig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ladig saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 71,610th in popularity with 254 people bearing this name. By 2010, although the count increased marginally to 259, the rank fell to 74,608th. This change represented a decrease of 4.19% in its overall popularity ranking. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k population remained steady at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #71,610 | #74,608 | -4.19% |
| Count | 254 | 259 | 1.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ladig
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Ladig also changed slightly over the decade, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of individuals with this name identified as White, though this proportion decreased from 97.64% in 2000 to 94.21% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. Interestingly, while there were no representations from the American Indian and Alaskan Native community in 2000, this group accounted for 2.7% of those with the Ladig name in 2010. The Hispanic representation also disappeared completely by 2010, down from 1.97% in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.64% | 94.21% | -3.51% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 2.7% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.97% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |