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

Ladley, 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 Ladley surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ladley in America

Ladley is the 49461st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ladley surname appeared 425 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 Ladley.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ladley 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 Ladley

The surname Ladley has its origins in England, with the earliest known records dating back to the 12th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Old English word "lad," meaning a path or way, and the suffix "-ley," which refers to a clearing or meadow. This suggests that the name may have originally been given to someone who lived near a meadow or clearing along a path or road.

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Nottinghamshire from 1196, which mention a person named Richard de Ladeley. This indicates that the surname was already in use by the late 12th century and may have originated in the region of Nottinghamshire.

In the 13th century, the name appears in various forms, such as Ladelay, Lade Ley, and Ladeleye, reflecting the variations in spelling that were common during that time. The Hundred Rolls of 1273 mention a Robert de Ladeleye in Shropshire, suggesting that the name had spread to other parts of England by this period.

The Ladley surname has also been associated with several place names, such as Ladley Hill in Staffordshire and Ladley Farm in Worcestershire, further indicating its geographical roots in different parts of England.

One notable figure bearing the Ladley surname was John Ladley, born in 1625 in Staffordshire. He was a prominent Puritan preacher and author, known for his work "The Way to Happiness" published in 1671.

Another individual of note was Richard Ladley, born in 1678 in Derbyshire. He was a successful merchant and landowner, and his family estate, Ladley Hall, still stands today in the village of Ladley.

In the 18th century, the name appears in various records, such as the baptismal records of St. Mary's Church in Nottingham, which mention the baptism of Thomas Ladley in 1723.

The Ladley surname also found its way across the Atlantic, with individuals such as William Ladley, who was born in England in 1760 and later emigrated to Virginia, United States, in the late 18th century.

Throughout its history, the surname Ladley has been associated with various occupations, including farmers, merchants, clergymen, and landowners. Its prevalence in different regions of England and its appearance in various historical records attest to its enduring legacy as an English surname with deep roots in the country's history and geography.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ladley

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

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

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