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

Ladesma, 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 Ladesma surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ladesma in America

Ladesma is the 157234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ladesma surname appeared 103 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 Ladesma.

The history of the last name Ladesma

The surname LADESMA is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period, specifically in the region of Aragon. Its roots can be traced back to the Iberian Peninsula, where it likely derived from a combination of the Latin words "latus" (meaning side or flanking) and "desma" (meaning bundle or bundle of sticks).

In the early days, LADESMA may have been used as a descriptive surname, referring to individuals who lived near or worked with bundles of sticks or firewood. It could also have been related to a particular occupation or trade involving the handling or transportation of such materials.

Some of the earliest recorded instances of the surname LADESMA can be found in historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries in the regions of Aragon and Catalonia. These include parish records, tax rolls, and other administrative documents from that time period.

One notable historical figure bearing the LADESMA surname was Diego de LADESMA, a Spanish theologian and philosopher who lived from 1524 to 1578. He was a prominent figure in the Catholic Church and authored several works on theology and moral philosophy.

Another individual of note was Juan de LADESMA, a Spanish military officer who served in the Spanish Army during the 16th century. He was known for his participation in the Spanish conquest of the Philippines and played a significant role in the establishment of Spanish rule in the region.

In the 17th century, a playwright named Pedro de LADESMA gained recognition for his contributions to the Spanish Golden Age of literature. His plays were performed in theaters across Spain and helped shape the development of Spanish drama during that era.

During the 18th century, a notable figure named María de LADESMA made her mark as a philanthropist and social reformer. She dedicated her life to improving the living conditions of the poor and advocating for educational opportunities for women in Spain.

Another individual of historical significance was Andrés de LADESMA, a Spanish explorer and navigator who participated in several expeditions to the Americas in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He played a role in the exploration and mapping of various regions in the New World.

While the surname LADESMA has its roots in Spain, over the centuries it has spread to other parts of the world, including Latin American countries and beyond, carried by individuals and families who emigrated from Spain to new lands.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ladesma

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

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 Ladesma 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.

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

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