2000
#136,783
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Ledogar
A surname derived from a place name in France.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Ledogar. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Ledogar surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Ledogar in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Ledogar, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Ledogar
The surname Ledogar has its origins in the picturesque countryside of northern France, where it first emerged during the Middle Ages. Derived from the Old French words "le" meaning "the" and "dogar" which referred to a type of skilled craftsman or artisan, the name likely originated as a descriptive moniker for an individual renowned for their mastery in a particular trade or craft.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Ledogar can be traced back to the 13th century, appearing in various municipal records and local registers throughout the region of Normandy. One notable mention is found in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Fécamp, an ancient manuscript dating back to 1265, which references a certain Jehan Ledogar, a skilled stonecutter who contributed to the construction of the esteemed Fécamp Abbey.
As the centuries passed, the Ledogar name spread across France, with pockets of families bearing this distinctive surname emerging in various provinces. In the 15th century, a branch of the Ledogar lineage flourished in the region of Aquitaine, where they established themselves as respected vintners and merchants. One of the most prominent figures from this era was Pierre Ledogar (1422-1498), a successful wine merchant whose thriving business enabled him to acquire substantial landholdings in the Bordeaux region.
The 16th century saw the Ledogar name gain further prominence, with several notable individuals making their mark in various fields. Jacques Ledogar (1523-1592) was a respected scholar and theologian who served as a professor at the prestigious University of Paris, while his contemporary, Marguerite Ledogar (1534-1606), was a renowned herbalist and midwife whose expertise was sought after throughout the French countryside.
As the centuries progressed, the Ledogar name continued to be represented across various walks of life. In the 18th century, Louis Ledogar (1718-1792) gained renown as a skilled architect, responsible for designing several notable churches and public buildings in the city of Lyon. Meanwhile, in the realm of literature, the 19th century saw the emergence of the celebrated poet and playwright, Émile Ledogar (1824-1891), whose works were widely acclaimed for their lyrical beauty and profound insights into the human condition.
Throughout its rich history, the Ledogar surname has been borne by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, each contributing to the tapestry of this storied lineage. From skilled artisans and merchants to scholars, artists, and architects, the Ledogar name has left an indelible mark on the cultural and historical fabric of France and beyond.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ledogar
Among Census respondents with the surname Ledogar, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%) and Two or More Races (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Ledogar bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Ledogar surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.3% · 107
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Ledogar
Ledogar appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,437 places
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-4 bearers (-3.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,226 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #136,783 | 113 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Down 8,437 places |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | -4 bearers (-3.5%) | Down 4,226 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Ledogar surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #145,220 | #149,446 | -2.9% |
| Count | 114 | 110 | -3.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Ledogar bearers went from 114 to 110 (-3.5% change). The surname moved down 4,226 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #149,446.
FAQ
Ledogar surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Ledogar?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Ledogar. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Ledogar?
Ledogar ranks #149,446 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 110 people with the surname Ledogar. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Ledogar.
Has Ledogar become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Ledogar went from 114 recorded bearers to 110. That is a decrease of 4 (-3.5%). In the national ranking it fell from #145,220 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Ledogar?
Among Census respondents with the surname Ledogar, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.3%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%) and Two or More Races (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Ledogar in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.3% (107 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Ledogar appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.3%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.8%), Two or More Races (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Ledogar (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Ledogar mean?
A surname derived from a place name in France. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Ledogar (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Ledogar?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.