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

Ladwig, 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 Ladwig surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ladwig in America

Ladwig is the 14248th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ladwig surname appeared 2,104 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 Ladwig.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ladwig 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 Ladwig

The surname Ladwig has its origins in Germany, with records of the name dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the town of Ladwig, located in the region of Silesia, which is now part of modern-day Poland. The name itself is derived from the Old German words "ladi" meaning "clearing" and "wig" meaning "village" or "settlement."

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Ladwig can be found in the church records of St. Michael's Church in the town of Ladwig, dating back to the late 1500s. These records document the baptisms, marriages, and burials of individuals with the surname Ladwig within the local community.

In the 17th century, the Ladwig name began to spread beyond Silesia as families migrated to other parts of Germany and neighboring regions. Notable individuals from this period include Johann Ladwig (1620-1688), a renowned clockmaker from the city of Nuremberg, and Anna Ladwig (1645-1712), a midwife who served the town of Freiburg for over four decades.

As the Industrial Revolution took hold in the 19th century, many Ladwigs sought new opportunities in urban centers and industrial areas. One such individual was Carl Ladwig (1801-1879), a successful textile manufacturer from the city of Leipzig who played a pivotal role in the development of the region's thriving textile industry.

The Ladwig name also found its way to the United States and other parts of the world through immigration in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. One notable American with this surname was Heinrich Ladwig (1865-1932), a German-born engineer who made significant contributions to the development of early aviation technology.

Throughout its history, the Ladwig surname has been associated with various professions and achievements, from skilled artisans and tradesmen to intellectuals, entrepreneurs, and innovators. While not a widely prevalent name, it has left its mark on the diverse tapestry of human history across multiple continents and centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ladwig

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

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

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