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

Ledon, 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 Ledon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ledon in America

Ledon is the 60790th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ledon surname appeared 331 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 Ledon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ledon 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 Ledon

The surname LEDON is of French origin, traced back to the Normandy region of northern France in the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "ledon," meaning a small stream or brook, suggesting the name may have initially referred to someone living near a small body of water.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LEDON surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, a comprehensive record of landowners and properties across England commissioned by William the Conqueror. A landowner named Radulfus Ledon was recorded in the county of Lincolnshire, indicating the presence of the name in England shortly after the Norman Conquest.

In the 13th century, the surname appeared in various spellings, such as "Ledoun," "Ledun," and "Ledone," reflecting the fluidity of surname spelling during that era. Records from the 14th century mention a John Ledon residing in the village of Ashby St. Ledgers in Northamptonshire, providing evidence of the name's association with place names.

Notable historical figures with the LEDON surname include Jacques Ledon (c. 1540-1616), a French Protestant theologian and writer who was influential during the French Wars of Religion. Another prominent individual was Marie-Anne Ledon (1729-1787), a French painter and miniaturist who gained recognition for her portraits of the French aristocracy.

In the 16th century, the LEDON name gained prominence in England with the birth of Sir Ralph Ledon (1563-1638), a prominent lawyer and member of the English gentry. His descendants continued to hold significant positions in English society, with one of his grandsons, Sir Thomas Ledon (1620-1689), serving as a Member of Parliament.

Another notable figure was Jean-Baptiste Ledon (1688-1758), a French architect and urban planner who contributed to the design and development of several cities in France, including Paris and Versailles. His work left a lasting impact on French architectural and urban planning.

In the 18th century, the LEDON surname spread to other parts of Europe, with records indicating individuals bearing the name in Germany and the Netherlands. One such individual was Johannes Ledon (1745-1819), a Dutch merchant and philanthropist who made significant contributions to social welfare initiatives in Amsterdam.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ledon

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

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

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