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

Ledet, 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 Ledet surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ledet in America

Ledet is the 7086th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ledet surname appeared 4,725 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 Ledet.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ledet 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 Ledet

The surname LEDET is believed to have originated in France, specifically in the northern region of Normandy, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French word "ledit," which means "the said" or "the aforesaid." This word was commonly used in legal and official documents to refer back to something previously mentioned.

One of the earliest known references to the LEDET surname is found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of land ownership in England compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. The name is listed as "Ledett," which is likely a variation of the modern spelling.

In the 13th century, records show that a family bearing the LEDET surname held lands in the village of Lèdes, near Toulouse, in southern France. This suggests that the name may have also been associated with a place name during that time.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the LEDET surname was Jean LEDET, a merchant from Rouen, France, who lived in the late 14th century. Another notable figure was Pierre LEDET, a French theologian and scholar who taught at the University of Paris in the 15th century.

In the 16th century, the LEDET surname can be found in various records from the region of Normandy, including parish registers and tax rolls. One individual of note was Jean LEDET, a lawyer and magistrate from Caen, who lived from 1520 to 1587.

During the 17th century, the LEDET surname spread across France and beyond, as some members of the family migrated to other parts of Europe and the New World. One such individual was Jacques LEDET, a French soldier and explorer who was among the first European settlers in what is now Louisiana, United States, around 1680.

In the 18th century, a prominent figure with the LEDET surname was François LEDET, a French architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings and public spaces in Paris, including the Place Vendôme. He lived from 1710 to 1788.

The LEDET surname continues to be found in various countries around the world, particularly in France, the United States, and other regions with historical French influence. While its origins can be traced back to medieval France, the name has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ledet

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Ledet, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!