Explore the Family Name Ledo
The meaning of Ledo
1. Spanish, Galician, and Portuguese: nickname from ledo ‘happy, joyful’ (from Latin laetus). 2. Catalan (Ledó): variant of Lledó, a habitational name from Lledó d’Empordà in Girona province, Catalonia (Spain). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Manuel, Juan, Dalia, Gustavo, Miguel, Ramon, Alfonso, Amado, Emilio, Felipe, Jorge.
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How common is the last name Ledo in the United States?
Based on the decennial U.S. Census, the surname Ledo has grown in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 37,319 and by 2010, the ranking improved to 32,750, indicating a 12.24% increase in rank. The total count of people with this surname also increased from 562 in 2000 to 701 in 2010, which is a significant 24.73% increment. The proportion of people named Ledo per 100,000 also rose by 14.29% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,319 | #32,750 | 12.24% |
| Count | 562 | 701 | 24.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.24 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ledo
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Ledo has seen some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation decreased by 19.54%, while the percentage of those identifying as two or more races dropped to zero. The White demographic decreased slightly by 5.56%, although it still constituted the majority of individuals with the Ledo surname at 47.22%. The Hispanic community saw an increase of 8.26%, making up 45.08% of the population with the Ledo surname in 2010. While there was no Black representation in 2000, by 2010, 3.71% of the population with this surname identified as Black. There were no recorded changes for the American Indian and Alaskan Native category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50% | 47.22% | -5.56% |
| Hispanic | 41.64% | 45.08% | 8.26% |
| Black | 0% | 3.71% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.02% | 2.43% | -19.54% |
| Two or More Races | 4.45% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |