Explore the Family Name Laidley
The meaning of Laidley
Scottish and English: northwestern English development of Laidlaw (itself a Scottish development of Ludlow).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Laidley in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Laidley has seen some increase between 2000 and 2010. Specifically, the ranking improved from 48,293 to 47,006, marking a growth rate of about 2.66%. The actual count of people with this surname also increased by nearly 10%, going up from 411 in 2000 to 452 in 2010. Despite these increases, the proportion of people with the Laidley surname per 100k residents remained constant at 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,293 | #47,006 | 2.66% |
| Count | 411 | 452 | 9.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.15 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laidley
The ethnic identity associated with the Laidley surname also underwent changes during this period, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest ethnicity represented was "White," which decreased from 70.07% in 2000 to 60.62% in 2010. The second most common ethnic identity, "Black," however, saw an increase from 25.55% to 32.08%. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races also increased significantly by 56.72%, while the Hispanic representation grew by 63.11%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.07% | 60.62% | -13.49% |
| Black | 25.55% | 32.08% | 25.56% |
| Two or More Races | 2.68% | 4.2% | 56.72% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 1.99% | 63.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |