Explore the Family Name Laidig
The meaning of Laidig
German: variant of Leidig. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Manfred.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Laidig in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Laidig has seen a minor decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 57,849 in popularity and had a count of 329, equating to a proportion of 0.12 per 100k people. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped slightly to 62,359, with the count also decreasing to 321, resulting in a reduced proportion per 100k of 0.11. This represents a change of -7.8 in rank and a -2.43 in count over this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #57,849 | #62,359 | -7.8% |
| Count | 329 | 321 | -2.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laidig
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Laidig, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly identified with White individuals. In 2000, 95.44% of those with this surname identified as White, and this percentage slightly decreased to 94.70% in 2010. A small proportion of Laidigs identified as Hispanic, with numbers growing from 2.43% in 2000 to 2.49% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname being linked to Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or two or more races during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.44% | 94.7% | -0.78% |
| Hispanic | 2.43% | 2.49% | 2.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |