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

Ladao, 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 Ladao surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ladao in America

Ladao is the 93513th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ladao surname appeared 196 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 Ladao.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ladao 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 Ladao

The surname LADAO has its origins in Portugal, tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Portuguese word "ladão," which means a large or thick plank of wood. The name likely originated as a descriptive term or nickname for someone who worked with wood, such as a carpenter or lumberjack.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LADAO surname can be found in the parish records of the small village of Alvarenga, located in the northern region of Portugal. In 1572, a man named João LADAO was listed as a resident of the village, suggesting that the name had already been established by that time.

During the 17th century, the LADAO surname began to appear more frequently in historical records across various regions of Portugal. Notably, in 1634, a man named Manoel LADAO was mentioned in a court document from the city of Braga, indicating his involvement in a legal dispute over land ownership.

As the years progressed, the LADAO surname spread beyond Portugal's borders. In the late 18th century, a Portuguese immigrant named António LADAO settled in the Spanish city of Seville, where he established a successful carpentry business. His descendants continued to carry the LADAO name, contributing to its presence in Spain.

One of the most prominent individuals bearing the LADAO surname was José LADAO (1784-1862), a Portuguese politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Portuguese parliament during the early 19th century. He was known for his advocacies for civil liberties and constitutional reforms.

Another notable figure was Maria LADAO (1822-1897), a celebrated Portuguese poet and writer whose works explored themes of love, nature, and social commentary. Her poetry collection, "Canções do Coração" (Songs of the Heart), published in 1856, was widely acclaimed during her lifetime.

In the realm of art, Francisco LADAO (1862-1924) was a renowned Portuguese painter known for his vibrant landscape paintings capturing the beauty of the Portuguese countryside. His works were exhibited in various galleries across Europe and are now housed in several prestigious museums in Portugal.

While the LADAO surname is not as common as some other Portuguese surnames, it has left its mark on history through the contributions of individuals in various fields, from politics and literature to art and business.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ladao

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

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

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