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

Leddy, 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 Leddy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Leddy in America

Leddy is the 11308th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Leddy surname appeared 2,793 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 Leddy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Leddy 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 Leddy

The surname Leddy is of Irish origin, derived from the Gaelic word "laiddir" which means "strong" or "stout." It is believed to have originated in County Tipperary, Ireland, during the medieval period.

The earliest recorded instances of the Leddy name can be traced back to the 16th century in County Tipperary. The name was often spelled as "Leady" or "Leadie" in its early forms, reflecting the phonetic spelling of the time.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Leddy surname was John Leddy, who was born in County Tipperary in the late 16th century. He was a landowner and farmer who lived in the town of Carrick-on-Suir.

In the 17th century, the Leddy name appears in various historical records, including the Hearth Money Rolls of 1665, which documented households in Ireland for tax purposes. During this time, the name was also found in the parish records of Clonmel, County Tipperary.

A notable figure with the Leddy surname was Patrick Leddy (1720-1795), an Irish Catholic priest and scholar who served as the Bishop of Dromore from 1779 until his death. He was known for his efforts to promote education and improve the living conditions of the Catholic community in Ireland.

Another prominent individual was Michael Leddy (1785-1853), an Irish lawyer and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for the constituency of Carlow in the early 19th century. He was a vocal advocate for Catholic Emancipation and played a significant role in the political movements of his time.

In the 19th century, the Leddy family spread to other parts of Ireland and beyond. James Leddy (1830-1901) was a successful businessman and philanthropist who emigrated from Ireland to the United States in the mid-1800s. He established a successful textile manufacturing company in New York City and became known for his charitable contributions to various causes.

Throughout history, the Leddy surname has been associated with various professions, including farming, clergy, law, politics, and business. While the name originated in County Tipperary, it has since spread throughout Ireland and to other parts of the world due to migration and immigration patterns.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Leddy

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

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

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