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

Ladeaux, 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 Ladeaux surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ladeaux in America

Ladeaux is the 92719th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ladeaux surname appeared 198 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 Ladeaux.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ladeaux 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 Ladeaux

The surname LADEAUX is of French origin, emerging in the medieval era around the 13th century. It is derived from the Old French words "la" meaning "the" and "deaux" or "deau" meaning "water" or "stream." This suggests the name likely originated as a descriptive term for someone living near a body of water or a waterway.

The earliest known records of the name LADEAUX can be traced back to the region of Normandy in northern France. It is believed that the name was initially used to identify individuals residing along the banks of the River Seine or its tributaries. Some variations in spelling, such as Ladeaux, Ladeau, and Ladeaut, were common during this period.

One of the earliest documented mentions of the name LADEAUX can be found in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Évroult, a collection of charters and records from the Abbey of Saint-Évroult in Normandy, dating back to the 12th century. This suggests that the name was well-established in the region by that time.

In the 14th century, a prominent figure named Jean LADEAUX (1320-1389) is recorded as having been a merchant and landowner in the town of Rouen. His descendants continued to use the surname, further solidifying its presence in the area.

Another notable individual was Pierre LADEAUX (1475-1542), a cleric and scholar who served as the Abbot of the Benedictine monastery in Fécamp, Normandy. His writings on theology and philosophy were widely circulated during the Renaissance period.

As the name spread beyond Normandy, it became associated with various place names that incorporated the word "eau" (water) or its variants. For instance, the village of Ladeauville in eastern France is believed to have been named after a family bearing the LADEAUX surname.

In the 17th century, a renowned explorer and cartographer, Jacques LADEAUX (1605-1673), gained fame for his detailed maps of the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico region. His expeditions and contributions to the understanding of North American geography earned him recognition from the French monarchy.

During the French Revolution of the late 18th century, a military officer named Alexandre LADEAUX (1760-1825) played a significant role in the Revolutionary Wars, rising through the ranks and earning the title of General. His bravery and leadership were celebrated by his contemporaries.

The LADEAUX surname, with its origins rooted in the waterways of medieval Normandy, has left an indelible mark on French history and culture. Its association with notable figures across various fields, from commerce and religion to exploration and military service, highlights the diverse contributions made by those bearing this name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ladeaux

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

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

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