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

Ladin, 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 Ladin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ladin in America

Ladin is the 70403rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ladin surname appeared 278 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 Ladin.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ladin 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 Ladin

The surname LADIN has its origins in the Veneto region of northern Italy, particularly in the area around the city of Belluno. It likely emerged during the Middle Ages, sometime between the 11th and 13th centuries.

One possible derivation of the name LADIN is from the Ladin language, a Romance language spoken in parts of northern Italy and neighboring areas of Switzerland and Austria. It may have originally been a nickname or descriptive term referring to someone who spoke or was associated with the Ladin culture or language.

Another theory suggests that the name LADIN may be derived from the Latin word "latus," meaning "side" or "flank," and could have initially referred to someone living on the side of a hill or mountain. This would align with the mountainous terrain of the Belluno region where the name first appeared.

Historically, the name LADIN can be traced back to the 14th century, with references found in local records and documents. In 1347, a Bartolomeo Ladin is mentioned in the municipal archives of Belluno, providing one of the earliest recorded instances of the surname.

Over the centuries, various spellings and variations of the name emerged, such as Ladino, Ladini, and Ladinia, reflecting the linguistic evolution and regional differences within Italy.

One notable figure bearing the LADIN surname was Girolamo Ladin (1540-1610), a 16th-century historian and scholar from Belluno. He authored several works on the history and geography of the Veneto region, including a comprehensive description of the city of Belluno.

Another individual of significance was Giacomo Ladin (1624-1690), a Venetian architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings and structures in and around Venice during the 17th century.

In the 18th century, the LADIN family produced several notable figures in the arts and sciences. Francesco Ladin (1720-1786) was a renowned painter and sculptor from Belluno, known for his religious works and portraits.

Additionally, Pietro Ladin (1735-1804) was a celebrated mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary orbits.

Moving into the 19th century, Giovanni Battista Ladin (1810-1875) was a prominent Italian politician and statesman who served as a member of the Italian parliament and played a role in the unification of Italy.

While the LADIN surname may have originated in the Veneto region of northern Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the country and beyond, carried by individuals and families who migrated to new locations over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ladin

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

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

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