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

Ladden, 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 Ladden surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ladden in America

Ladden is the 104156th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ladden surname appeared 172 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 Ladden.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ladden 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 Ladden

The surname Ladden is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, deriving from the Old English words "ladd" and "ladda," which referred to a path or a way. This connection suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who lived near a particular path or route.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Ladden can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, compiled by order of William the Conqueror. This historical document mentions a landowner named Radulfus de Lade, whose name likely evolved into the modern form of Ladden over time.

In the 13th century, records show a Richard de Ladde residing in Yorkshire, England, further suggesting the name's origins in the northern regions of the country. As people began to adopt hereditary surnames during this period, variations like Ladde, Lade, and Ladden emerged.

During the 16th century, the surname Ladden appeared in various historical records and documents. One notable figure was Thomas Ladden, a merchant and member of the Worshipful Company of Salters in London, who lived from approximately 1530 to 1598.

Another prominent individual bearing the Ladden surname was Sir John Ladden, an English politician and landowner who served as a Member of Parliament for Southwark in the late 17th century, from around 1660 to 1705.

In the 18th century, the name Ladden was found in various areas of England, including London and the surrounding counties. One example is William Ladden, a renowned clockmaker from London who lived from 1720 to 1795 and was known for his intricate and precise timepieces.

Moving into the 19th century, the surname Ladden continued to be present in England and other parts of the United Kingdom. Notable individuals include Charles Ladden, an English artist and painter born in 1825, who was known for his landscape paintings and depictions of rural life.

Another significant figure was Sir Edward Ladden, a British military officer and explorer who lived from 1845 to 1912. He served in various campaigns and expeditions, contributing to the mapping and exploration of regions in Africa and Asia.

These examples illustrate the rich history and diverse backgrounds associated with the surname Ladden, which has its roots firmly planted in the medieval English landscape and has been carried by notable individuals across various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ladden

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

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

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