Labady
An occupational name for a labourer or farmer.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 343 Americans carry the last name Labady. That puts it at #67,943 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.10 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 999,284 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Labady surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
343
1 in 999,284
Census rank
#67,943
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
290
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 290 bearers of the surname Labady in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.10 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 67943rd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Labady, the largest self-reported group is Black at 89.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.6%) and White (2.4%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Labady
The surname Labady is believed to have originated in France, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "labaye," which referred to an abbey or monastery. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with someone who lived near or worked at an abbey.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. In this document, a person named Radulfus de Labade is listed as holding land in Gloucestershire.
Over time, the name underwent various spelling variations, including Labady, Labadye, and Labaddie. These variations likely reflect regional dialects and local pronunciation differences. It's also possible that the name was influenced by other languages, such as Norman French or Anglo-Norman, as it spread across different regions.
Notable individuals with the surname Labady include:
1. Jean-Baptiste Labady (1557-1625), a French composer and musician who served as a court musician to King Henry IV of France.
2. Marie-Anne Labady (1693-1768), a French writer and poet known for her contributions to the Enlightenment literary movement.
3. Pierre Labady (1732-1801), a French architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Théâtre des Variétés.
4. Jacques Labady (1806-1879), a French politician and member of the National Assembly during the French Second Republic.
5. Émilie Labady (1855-1924), a French artist and painter known for her landscapes and still-life works.
The surname Labady has also been associated with various place names throughout history, such as Labady, a village in the Haute-Vienne region of France, and Labadye, a former commune in the Gironde department of France.
While the surname Labady has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, likely through migration and immigration patterns. However, the earliest records and historical references remain concentrated in France, reflecting the name's origins and heritage.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Labady
Among Census respondents with the surname Labady, the largest self-reported group is Black at 89.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.6%) and White (2.4%).
The bar chart below shows how Labady bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Labady surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American89.0%
- Hispanic or Latino7.6%
- White2.4%
- Unknown or suppressed1.0%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Labady surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,996 | #67,943 | 21.0% |
| Count | 202 | 290 | 43.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.07 | 0.10 | 42.9% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Labady bearers went from 202 to 290 (+43.6% change). The surname moved up 18,053 positions in the national ranking, going from #85,996 to #67,943.
FAQ
Labady surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Labady?
The surname Labady holds position #67,943 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 343 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.10 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Labady surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Labady, the largest self-reported group is Black at 89.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.6%) and White (2.4%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.