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

Ladet, 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 Ladet surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ladet in America

Ladet is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ladet surname appeared 102 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 Ladet.

The history of the last name Ladet

The surname LADET originated in France, first appearing in historical records during the early 13th century. It is believed to be a locational name derived from a place named Ladet, a small village in the Auvergne region of central France. The name may have evolved from an older spelling, such as Ladette or Ladect, reflecting the local dialect and pronunciation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LADET surname can be found in the Censier de Normandie, a medieval census document compiled in 1292. This record mentions a certain Guillaume LADET, a landholder from the village of Ladet.

In the 14th century, the LADET name appears in several municipal records from the city of Lyon, indicating that members of this family had migrated to the urban centers of France. A notable figure from this era was Jean LADET, a successful merchant and alderman who lived in Lyon between 1375 and 1432.

During the Renaissance period, the LADET family produced several notable figures in the arts and sciences. Pierre LADET (1510-1578) was a renowned painter and sculptor who worked in the court of King Francis I. His contemporary, Jacques LADET (1515-1592), was a respected physician and author of several treatises on medicinal plants.

In the 17th century, the LADET name gained prominence in the French military. Captain Louis LADET (1625-1698) was a celebrated cavalry officer who fought in the Wars of the Fronde and the Dutch War. His exploits were documented in several contemporary accounts, and he was awarded the prestigious Order of Saint Louis for his valor.

Another notable figure from this era was Marguerite LADET (1640-1721), a renowned poet and playwright whose works were popular in the salons of Paris. Her play "Les Amours de Psyché" was performed at the Comédie-Française and earned her the patronage of King Louis XIV.

As the LADET family continued to prosper and expand throughout France, the name appeared in various regions and villages. For example, in the 18th century, there were LADET families recorded in the regions of Burgundy, Poitou, and Brittany, suggesting that the name had spread across the country over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ladet

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

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

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