Explore the Family Name Ladouceur
The meaning of Ladouceur
1. French: from la douceur ‘(the) gentleness’, used as a soldier’s name and perhaps also as a nickname for a gentle person. This surname is very rare in France. Compare Laducer. 2. Haitian and Mauritian: from the personal name or nickname Ladouceur, which has the same meaning as 1 above. Some characteristic forenames: French Yves, Armand, Camille, Cecile, Fernand, Henri, Jean-Luc, Ludger, Philippe, Rejean.
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How common is the last name Ladouceur in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ladouceur has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 21,025, but by 2010, it had moved up to the 20,565th spot, reflecting a 2.19% growth in its rank. Similarly, the count of people with the Ladouceur surname grew from 1,165 in 2000 to 1,289 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 10.64%. The proportion per 100,000 also increased slightly at 2.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,025 | #20,565 | 2.19% |
| Count | 1,165 | 1,289 | 10.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.44 | 2.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ladouceur
The Decennial U.S. Census data provides an insight into the ethnic identity associated with the Ladouceur surname. In 2000, 85.41% identified as White, which decreased to 76.26% by 2010. The percentage of those who identify as Black rose significantly from 10.21% in 2000 to 19.08% in 2010. There was a considerable increase in the Hispanic ethnicity as well, rising from 1.03% in 2000 to 1.94% in 2010. Additionally, there was a small increase in those identifying with two or more races, going from 2.06% to 2.25%. However, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.41% | 76.26% | -10.71% |
| Black | 10.21% | 19.08% | 86.88% |
| Two or More Races | 2.06% | 2.25% | 9.22% |
| Hispanic | 1.03% | 1.94% | 88.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |