Explore the Family Name Ledoux
The meaning of Ledoux
French: 1. nickname for a gentle-natured man, from the adjective doux ‘sweet, mild-mannered, gentle’ (from Latin dulcis), with fused masculine definite article le. Compare Ladeau, Ladieu, Ladoux, Ladue, and Sweet. 2. possibly also a habitational name from Le Doux, the name of several places in various parts of France. History: Louis Ledoux from Le Mans in Sarthe, France, married Marie Valiquet in Montreal, QC, in 1679. Some characteristic forenames: French Marcel, Andre, Armand, Pierre, Gabrielle, Lucien, Camille, Colette, Donat, Normand, Adrien, Aime.
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How common is the last name Ledoux in the United States?
The surname Ledoux, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Ledoux was the 5490th most popular name, but by 2010 it had slipped to 5725th, marking a 4.28% decrease in rank. Despite this decline in rank, the actual count of people with the Ledoux surname increased from 5827 in 2000 to 6058 in 2010, a rise of 3.96%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the popularity of the surname saw a drop of 5.09%, moving from 2.16 to 2.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,490 | #5,725 | -4.28% |
| Count | 5,827 | 6,058 | 3.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.16 | 2.05 | -5.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ledoux
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Ledoux identify as White, although there was a slight decrease of 3.24% from 2000 to 2010. The second largest ethnic identity group is Hispanic, which saw an increase of 22.13% over the same period. Individuals identifying as Black also saw an increase, rising by 16.17%. Those reporting their ethnicity as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native also rose, by 15.84% and 8.33% respectively. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races experienced the highest increase, at 28.13%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.91% | 83.13% | -3.24% |
| Hispanic | 5.92% | 7.23% | 22.13% |
| Black | 4.39% | 5.1% | 16.17% |
| Two or More Races | 1.92% | 2.46% | 28.13% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.01% | 1.17% | 15.84% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.84% | 0.91% | 8.33% |
Ledoux ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Ledoux is British & Irish, which comprises 37.5% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (32.1%) and Spanish & Portuguese (7.7%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Scandinavian, Italian, Indigenous American, and Ashkenazi Jewish.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 37.5% |
| French & German | 32.1% |
| Spanish & Portuguese | 7.7% |
| Other | 22.7% |
Possible origins of the surname Ledoux
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Ledoux have recent ancestry locations in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 73.80% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 73.80% |
| Merseyside, United Kingdom | 73.10% |
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 72.50% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 71.30% |
What Ledoux haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Ledoux is R-U152, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-U152 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include I-Z58 and E-P179, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Rager, Camp, Lent, Boykin, Agee, Colby, Bonham, Gilley, Prewitt, Jester.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Ledoux surname are: H1, H3, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Ledoux have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Ledoux" Surname 48.9%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Ledoux" Surname 45.7%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Ledoux" Surname 10.8%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Ledoux" Surname 22.6%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Ledoux?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Ledoux are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition