Explore the Family Name Ledlow
The meaning of Ledlow
English, Irish, or Scottish: variant of Ludlow or Laidlaw.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Ledlow in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ledlow has seen a slight drop in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 25,775 and by 2010, it dropped slightly to rank 25,865, showing a decrease of 0.35%. However, the count of individuals with this surname has increased over the decade from 897 to 951, indicating an increase of 6.02%. The proportion per 100,000 people also experienced a small decrease of 3.03%, going from 0.33 to 0.32.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,775 | #25,865 | -0.35% |
| Count | 897 | 951 | 6.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.32 | -3.03% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ledlow
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While in 2000, 86.62% of those with the Ledlow surname identified as White, this decreased to 81.49% in 2010. There was a significant increase in those identifying as part of two or more races, from 1.23% to 2.52%, and those who identified as Hispanic increased from 2.01% to 3.36%. Individuals identifying as Black also saw an increase from 8.70% to 10.94%. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed for privacy reasons in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.62% | 81.49% | -5.92% |
| Black | 8.7% | 10.94% | 25.75% |
| Hispanic | 2.01% | 3.36% | 67.16% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 2.52% | 104.88% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.78% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.67% | 0% | 0% |