Find out how popular the last name Labady is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Labady.

Labady, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Labady surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Labady in America

Labady is the 67943rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Labady surname appeared 290 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Labady.

We can also compare 2010 data for Labady to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name 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.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Labady

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Labady.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Labady was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Labady has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Labady was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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