2010
#158,432
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Ladet
A French occupational surname referring to someone who loaded cargo or ships.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Ladet. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ladet surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Ladet in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ladet, the largest self-reported group is Black at 53.7%. The next largest groups are White (43.5%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ladet
Among Census respondents with the surname Ladet, the largest self-reported group is Black at 53.7%. The next largest groups are White (43.5%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Ladet bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Ladet surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American53.7% · 58
- White43.5% · 47
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ladet
Ladet appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
+6 bearers (+5.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,497 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #158,432 | 102 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.9%) | Up 7,497 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Ladet surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #158,432 | #150,935 | 4.7% |
| Count | 102 | 108 | 5.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 20.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ladet bearers went from 102 to 108 (+5.9% change). The surname moved up 7,497 positions in the national ranking, going from #158,432 to #150,935.
FAQ
Ladet surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ladet?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Ladet. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Ladet?
Ladet ranks #150,935 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 108 people with the surname Ladet. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Ladet.
Has Ladet become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ladet went from 102 recorded bearers to 108. That is an increase of 6 (+5.9%). In the national ranking it rose from #158,432 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Ladet?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ladet, the largest self-reported group is Black at 53.7%. The next largest groups are White (43.5%) and Two or More Races (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Black is the largest self-reported group for the surname Ladet in the 2020 Census, accounting for 53.7% (58 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ladet appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Black (53.7%), White (43.5%), Two or More Races (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Ladet (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Ladet mean?
A French occupational surname referring to someone who loaded cargo or ships. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Ladet (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Ladet?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.