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

Ladouceur, 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 Ladouceur surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ladouceur in America

Ladouceur is the 20565th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ladouceur surname appeared 1,289 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 Ladouceur.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ladouceur 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 Ladouceur

The surname LADOUCEUR originated in France, with its roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is derived from the French phrase "la douceur," which translates to "sweetness" or "gentleness." This name was likely given as a descriptive nickname to someone with a kind or mild-mannered personality.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LADOUCEUR surname can be found in the parish records of Normandy, where a certain Jean LADOUCEUR was documented in 1587. The name also appears in various historical documents from the regions of Brittany and Picardy during the 17th century.

In the 18th century, the LADOUCEUR name gained prominence with the birth of François LADOUCEUR (1700-1782), a renowned French poet and philosopher. His works, which celebrated the virtues of kindness and compassion, contributed to the widespread recognition of the LADOUCEUR name.

Another notable individual with this surname was Marie-Thérèse LADOUCEUR (1745-1821), a French aristocrat and philanthropist known for her charitable works and support for education initiatives in her region.

As the LADOUCEUR family spread across France, variations in spelling emerged, including LADOUSEUR, LADOUCAIRS, and LADOUSAIRS. Some branches of the family also adopted the name DOUCECRÉE, which translates to "sweet creation" or "gentle birth."

In the 19th century, the LADOUCEUR name found its way to Canada, where André LADOUCEUR (1832-1912), a successful businessman and community leader, established himself in Quebec. His descendants continue to carry on the LADOUCEUR legacy in various parts of the country.

One of the most celebrated figures with this surname was the French novelist and playwright, Émile LADOUCEUR (1876-1948), whose works explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition with remarkable sensitivity and depth.

Throughout its long history, the surname LADOUCEUR has been associated with individuals who embodied the qualities of kindness, gentleness, and compassion, reflecting the essence of its etymological roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ladouceur

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

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

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