Explore the Family Name Ladoux
The meaning of Ladoux
1. French: habitational name from Ladoux, the name of several places in various parts of France. 2. Altered form of French Ledoux ‘the gentle, the sweet’, with the feminine definite article la instead of masculine le (a change that may have also been the result of the American English pronunciation).
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How common is the last name Ladoux in the United States?
The surname Ladoux has seen an increase in its popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In the year 2000, it was ranked 128,797 in terms of popularity, while in 2010 it moved up to position 123,796, marking a growth rate of 3.88%. The number of individuals with this last name also increased from 122 to 139 in the same decade, showing an increase of approximately 13.93%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained steady at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #128,797 | #123,796 | 3.88% |
| Count | 122 | 139 | 13.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ladoux
Regarding ethnicity, the Ladoux surname showed some variations between 2000 and 2010 according to Decennial U.S. Census data. There was no change within the Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic groups, as they remained at zero. The percentage of people identifying as White dropped slightly from 84.43% to 79.14%, while those identifying as being of two or more races decreased marginally by 1.37%. In contrast, there was a notable increase among American Indian and Alaskan Natives, growing from 6.56% to 7.91%, and the Black population category appeared for the first time in 2010 with 3.60%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.43% | 79.14% | -6.27% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 6.56% | 7.91% | 20.58% |
| Two or More Races | 6.56% | 6.47% | -1.37% |
| Black | 0% | 3.6% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |