2000
#122,534
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 130
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Ladick
A surname possibly of Czech origin, referring to a person from the town of Ladick.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Ladick. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ladick 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
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Ladick in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ladick, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ladick
The surname Ladick has its origins in the Czech Republic, dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Czech word "laditi," which means "to tune" or "to harmonize." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who were involved in music or musical instrument making.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ladick can be found in the Bohemian town of Teplice in the late 14th century. In a document dated 1387, a certain Jan Ladick is mentioned as a resident of the town. This document provides valuable insight into the prevalence of the name in the region during that time period.
During the 15th century, the name Ladick appeared in various records across Bohemia and Moravia. In 1456, a man named Vaclav Ladick was recorded as a landowner in the village of Holesov. This indicates that the name had gained some prominence and was associated with individuals of affluence.
As the centuries progressed, the name Ladick spread beyond the borders of the Czech lands. In the 17th century, a notable figure bearing this surname was Jakub Ladick, a renowned clockmaker from Prague who gained recognition for his intricate and innovative timepieces.
In the 19th century, the name Ladick was found in several historical records in various parts of Europe. For instance, in 1832, a man named Josef Ladick was documented as a member of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, further reinforcing the name's connection to the world of music.
Other notable individuals with the surname Ladick include:
1. Frantisek Ladick (1832-1891), a Czech painter and illustrator known for his depictions of rural life.
2. Alena Ladick (1879-1943), a Bohemian-born writer and activist who advocated for women's rights in the early 20th century.
3. Pavel Ladick (1911-1985), a renowned Czech mathematician and university professor who made significant contributions to the field of algebraic geometry.
4. Jiri Ladick (1926-2007), a celebrated Czech actor and director who appeared in numerous films and theater productions throughout his career.
5. Helena Ladick (1948-present), a respected Czech author and journalist, known for her insightful works on contemporary social issues.
While these examples provide a glimpse into the historical significance of the surname Ladick, it is important to note that the name's origins and evolution continue to be explored by researchers and genealogists, shedding light on the rich cultural heritage associated with this distinctive surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ladick
Among Census respondents with the surname Ladick, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Ladick 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 Ladick surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.2% · 101
- Hispanic or Latino1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ladick
Ladick appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#150,452
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-21 bearers (-16.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 27,918 places
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-4 bearers (-3.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,537 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #122,534 | 130 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #150,452 | 109 | 0.04 | -21 bearers (-16.2%) | Down 27,918 places |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.7%) | Down 2,537 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 Ladick 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 | #150,452 | #152,989 | -1.7% |
| Count | 109 | 105 | -3.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ladick bearers went from 109 to 105 (-3.7% change). The surname moved down 2,537 positions in the national ranking, going from #150,452 to #152,989.
FAQ
Ladick surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ladick?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Ladick. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Ladick?
Ladick ranks #152,989 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 105 people with the surname Ladick. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), 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 Ladick.
Has Ladick become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ladick went from 109 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #150,452 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Ladick?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ladick, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.2%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (1.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Ladick in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.2% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ladick appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.2%), Hispanic (1.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.0%). 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 Ladick (2000, 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 Ladick mean?
A surname possibly of Czech origin, referring to a person from the town of Ladick. 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 Ladick (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 share the surname Ladick?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.