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

Landreth, 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 Landreth surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Landreth in America

Landreth is the 7298th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Landreth surname appeared 4,568 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Landreth.

We can also compare 2010 data for Landreth 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 Landreth

The surname Landreth has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be a locational name derived from the Old English words "land" and "raed," which together mean "land clearing" or "land path." This suggests that the name likely originated from a place where land was cleared for settlement or a path was made through the land.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Landreth can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Bedfordshire from 1273, where a person named Robert de la Landreth is mentioned. This suggests that the name was already in use by that time, potentially originating even earlier.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as Landrethe and Landraith, indicating variations in spelling and pronunciation. The Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327 list a Thomas de Landraith, while the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire from 1356 mention a John Landrethe.

The Landreth surname has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest recorded was Thomas Landreth, born in 1528 in Woodhall, Lincolnshire. He was a member of the clergy and served as the Rector of Leadenham from 1566 until his death in 1587.

Another prominent figure was John Landreth, born in 1616 in Westmorland, England. He was a Puritan minister who emigrated to New England in the 17th century and became a prominent figure in the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

In the late 18th century, David Landreth (1752-1828) established the Landreth Seed Company in Philadelphia, which became one of the oldest and most respected seed companies in the United States. The company was passed down through generations of the Landreth family and played a significant role in the development of American agriculture.

One of the more recent notable individuals with the Landreth surname was John Landreth (1921-2001), an American author and journalist. He wrote several books on American history and culture, including "The Face of Dixie: A Southern Almanac" and "The Hunt for Willie Boy."

Another notable bearer of the Landreth name was Terrill Landreth (1944-2022), an American businessman and philanthropist. He co-founded the successful software company Spinnaker Software and later became involved in various philanthropic endeavors, particularly in the field of education.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Landreth

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

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

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