Explore the Family Name Ledingham
The meaning of Ledingham
Scottish (Aberdeen): probably a local habitational name from an unidentified place, possibly Ledikin in Culsalmond, which is recorded in 1600 as Ledinghame. Compare Leadingham.
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How common is the last name Ledingham in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Ledingham has slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Ledingham ranked 65,862 in popularity and rose to a rank of 65,244 by 2010, indicating a 0.94% increase in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 281 in 2000 to 304 in 2010, a growth of 8.19%. Despite this growth, the proportion of people named Ledingham per 100,000 remained the same at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,862 | #65,244 | 0.94% |
| Count | 281 | 304 | 8.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ledingham
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals bearing the surname Ledingham identify as White. In 2000, 96.44% identified as White, decreasing slightly to 94.74% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a slight increase from 2.14% in 2000 to 2.30% in 2010. The Census started recording those identifying with two or more races in 2010, where it was found that 1.64% of individuals with the surname Ledingham identified as such. There were no recorded individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.44% | 94.74% | -1.76% |
| Hispanic | 2.14% | 2.3% | 7.48% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.64% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |