Explore the Family Name Ledda
The meaning of Ledda
Italian (Sardinia): 1. dialect variant of the female personal name Lella. 2. perhaps a habitational name from an ancient village named Ledda, in Sassari province.
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How common is the last name Ledda in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ledda has seen modest growth between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 62,236, while in 2010, it moved up to rank 58,735. This represents a ranking increase of 5.63%. The count, or the number of people with this surname, also increased over the decade. It went from 301 individuals in 2000 to 345 individuals in 2010, representing a 14.62% rise. When measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, the prevalence of this surname grew from 0.11 to 0.12, an increase of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,236 | #58,735 | 5.63% |
| Count | 301 | 345 | 14.62% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ledda
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides information on the ethnic identity associated with the surname Ledda. There has been a slight decrease in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander from 40.86% of Leddas in 2000 to 36.81% in 2010, whereas the percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races, although still relatively small, saw a significant increase from 4.65% to 6.38% during the same period. The proportion of those identifying as White remained largely stable, seeing a minor decrease from 50.17% to 49.86%. The most notable change was seen among individuals identifying as Hispanic which rose from 4.32% in 2000 to 6.96% in 2010, reflecting a 61.11% increase. No data was reported for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.17% | 49.86% | -0.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 40.86% | 36.81% | -9.91% |
| Hispanic | 4.32% | 6.96% | 61.11% |
| Two or More Races | 4.65% | 6.38% | 37.2% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |