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

Ledman, 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 Ledman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ledman in America

Ledman is the 64559th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ledman surname appeared 308 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Ledman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ledman 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 Ledman

The surname Ledman has its origins in England, where it first appeared in the 12th century. It is derived from the Old English words "leed" and "mann," which translate to "man from the town of Lead" or "man from Lead." Lead was a small village located in the West Midlands region of England.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Ledman surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire from 1195, where a man named Willielmus de Ledman is mentioned. This record suggests that the Ledman family had already established themselves in the area by the late 12th century.

In the 13th century, the surname appeared in various forms, including Ledeman, Ledmanne, and Ledemon. These spellings reflect the fluidity of surnames during that time period, as they were often derived from local place names and pronunciation.

The Ledman name has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest was Sir John Ledman, a knight who fought alongside King Edward III in the Battle of Crécy during the Hundred Years' War in 1346. He was awarded lands in Yorkshire for his bravery on the battlefield.

Another prominent figure was Robert Ledman, a merchant and alderman in the city of London during the 15th century. He was known for his involvement in the wool trade and his philanthropic efforts, having donated funds to establish a school for underprivileged children.

In the 16th century, Thomas Ledman was a renowned scholar and theologian. He attended Cambridge University and later became the rector of St. Mary's Church in Norwich, where he served from 1564 until his death in 1592.

During the English Civil War in the 17th century, a Captain William Ledman fought for the Parliamentarian forces under Oliver Cromwell. He was present at the Battle of Naseby in 1645, which proved to be a decisive victory for the Parliamentarians.

In the late 18th century, Samuel Ledman was a successful businessman and entrepreneur. He founded the Ledman Ironworks in Birmingham, which played a significant role in the Industrial Revolution by producing cast iron products for various industries.

While the Ledman surname has its roots in England, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and family lines. However, its origins can be traced back to the small village of Lead in the West Midlands region, where the name first emerged centuries ago.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ledman

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

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

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