Explore the Family Name Leddon
The meaning of Leddon
English: habitational name from Leadon or Upleadon inHerefordshire, or Highleadon or Upleadon in Gloucestershire, all named from the Leadon river, which derives its name from British litano- ‘broad’. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Bjorn, Hilmer.
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How common is the last name Leddon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Leddon experienced a subtle shift in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Leddon ranked 52,174th in terms of commonality, but by 2010 it slid to 53,204th. Despite this downward trend in rank, the actual count of individuals with the surname Leddon increased slightly over the decade, growing from 374 to 389. However, the proportion of people named Leddon per 100,000 decreased by 7.14%, reflecting the overall population growth during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,174 | #53,204 | -1.97% |
| Count | 374 | 389 | 4.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Leddon
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Leddon identify as White; accounting for 96.26% in 2000 and slightly dipping to 96.14% in 2010. The Hispanic population with this surname rose marginally from 1.87% to 2.06% over the same period. Interestingly, the 2010 census reported that 1.29% of Leddons identified under 'Two or more races,' a category not represented in the 2000 census. There was no recorded change among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.26% | 96.14% | -0.12% |
| Hispanic | 1.87% | 2.06% | 10.16% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.29% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |