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

Ladson, 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 Ladson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ladson in America

Ladson is the 11524th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ladson surname appeared 2,729 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Ladson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ladson 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 Ladson

The surname Ladson has its roots in England, with records dating back to the 16th century. The name is believed to have originated from the Old English word "leadon," which referred to a small stream or watercourse. This suggests that the Ladson name may have been derived from a place name associated with a location near a stream or river.

One of the earliest documented references to the Ladson name can be found in the records of the parish of Wigan in Lancashire, England. In 1591, a certain Randulph Ladson was recorded as being a resident of the area. This provides evidence that the name was already in use by the late 16th century.

As time progressed, variations in the spelling of the name began to appear, such as Ladeson, Ladesone, and Ladsonne. These spelling variations were common during the Middle Ages, as standardized spelling conventions had not yet been established.

In the 17th century, the Ladson name was also found in the records of the parish of Burnley, Lancashire. A notable individual bearing this surname was Richard Ladson, who was born in Burnley in 1638. He was a respected member of the local community and served as a churchwarden for several years.

Another prominent figure in the history of the Ladson name was John Ladson, born in 1673 in the village of Haslingden, Lancashire. He was a successful merchant and landowner, and his descendants continued to play influential roles in the region for generations.

In the 18th century, the Ladson name began to spread beyond Lancashire. One notable example is William Ladson, born in 1721 in Cheshire, England. He was a prominent lawyer and served as a member of parliament for the borough of Wigan from 1761 to 1768.

As the Ladson name continued to disperse throughout England, it also found its way to other parts of the world, including the American colonies. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in America was that of Thomas Ladson, who arrived in Virginia from England in 1635.

In the 19th century, the Ladson name gained further prominence with individuals such as James Ladson, born in 1808 in South Carolina. He was a successful plantation owner and played a significant role in the development of the state's agricultural industry.

Throughout its history, the Ladson surname has been borne by numerous notable individuals across various fields, including law, politics, business, and agriculture. While the name's origins can be traced back to England and its association with watercourses, it has since become a part of the cultural tapestry of many regions around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ladson

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

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

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