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

Lada, 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 Lada surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lada in America

Lada is the 25620th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lada surname appeared 963 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 Lada.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lada 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 Lada

The surname LADA has its origins in Russia, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Slavic word "lada," meaning harmony, peace, or agreement. This name was commonly associated with the Slavic goddess of love, beauty, and fertility, known as Lada.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname LADA can be found in historical documents from the regions of Novgorod and Pskov in northwestern Russia. It was often used as a nickname or patronymic, referring to someone with a harmonious or peaceful nature.

One of the earliest known bearers of the surname LADA was Ivan Ladov, a merchant from Novgorod who lived in the late 16th century. His name is mentioned in trade records from that time period.

In the 17th century, the LADA surname appeared in various administrative and tax records in the Russian Empire. For example, Andrei Ladov was a landowner in the Tver region in the 1620s.

During the 18th century, the LADA surname gained prominence among the Russian nobility. Notably, Nikolai Ladov (1701-1776) was a military officer who served under Empress Elizabeth and Catherine the Great. He played a significant role in the Seven Years' War.

Another prominent figure with the surname LADA was Mikhail Ladov (1798-1867), a Russian writer and journalist who contributed to several literary publications in the 19th century.

In the 20th century, the LADA surname was associated with the famous Soviet-era automobile brand, Lada, which was manufactured by the AvtoVAZ company. The name was chosen to evoke the traditional Russian values of harmony and beauty.

Some other notable individuals with the surname LADA include:

1. Yevgeny Ladov (1875-1951), a Russian painter and illustrator known for his depictions of fairy tales and folk stories.
2. Sergei Ladov (1909-1973), a Soviet composer and educator who wrote music for various films and theatrical productions.
3. Valery Ladov (born 1942), a former Soviet ice hockey player and coach who won multiple Olympic and World Championship medals.
4. Irina Lada (born 1963), a Russian journalist and television host who has worked for various news channels in Russia.

While the LADA surname has its roots in Russia, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and intermarriage. However, its origins and historical significance remain closely tied to the Slavic culture and the regions of northwestern Russia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lada

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

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 Lada 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 Lada 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 Lada was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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