Explore the Family Name Ledington
The meaning of Ledington
English: habitational name from Leadington in Gloucestershire. The place takes its name from the river Leadon (possibly from British litano- ‘broad’) + Old English tūn ‘farmstead, estate’.
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How common is the last name Ledington in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Ledington has seen a slight decrease over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 55,237 and had a count of 348, which decreased to a rank of 66,371 with a count of 298 in 2010. This represents a drop of 20.16% in rank and a decline of 14.37% in count. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also fell by 23.08%, going from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,237 | #66,371 | -20.16% |
| Count | 348 | 298 | -14.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ledington
When looking at ethnic identity, the Ledington surname is predominantly associated with individuals of White ethnicity according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 98.28% of Ledingtons were White, which dropped slightly to 97.65% in 2010, marking a change of -0.64%. There were no reported instances of this surname associated with Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.28% | 97.65% | -0.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |