Explore the Family Name Ladley
The meaning of Ladley
English (Lincolnshire): northern English development of Laidlaw (itself a Scottish development of Ludlow), also found in Yorkshire and Lancashire.
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How common is the last name Ladley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ladley has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked at 45,573 while in 2010 it fell to 49,461 reflecting an 8.53% drop. The count also decreased during this period from 442 to 425, marking a 3.85% reduction. The proportion of individuals with the Ladley surname per 100,000 individuals also declined by 12.5%, going from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,573 | #49,461 | -8.53% |
| Count | 442 | 425 | -3.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ladley
Turning to ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the Ladley surname is predominantly linked with individuals identifying as White. In 2000, 96.83% of individuals with the Ladley surname identified as White, albeit seeing a minor decline to 95.76% in 2010. In contrast, the number of individuals who identified as being of two or more races increased to 1.65% in 2010 from 0% in 2000. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic decreased from 1.81% in 2000 to 0% in 2010. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.83% | 95.76% | -1.11% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.65% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |