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

LeDuff, 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 LeDuff surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of LeDuff in America

LeDuff is the 46037th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The LeDuff surname appeared 463 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 LeDuff.

We can also compare 2010 data for LeDuff 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 LeDuff

The surname LEDUFF originated in France, with its earliest recorded roots dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French words "le" and "duf," which collectively translate to "the leader" or "the chief." This suggests that the name may have initially been bestowed upon someone who held a position of authority or leadership within their community.

During the Middle Ages, the LEDUFF name was particularly prevalent in the northern regions of France, particularly in the provinces of Normandy and Brittany. Historical records from this period, such as parish registers and tax rolls, contain numerous references to individuals bearing this surname.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the LEDUFF name is Geoffroy LEDUFF, who lived in the village of Coutances, Normandy, in the late 13th century. Another notable figure was Jean LEDUFF, a wealthy merchant from the town of Rouen, who was mentioned in a trade agreement dated 1347.

The LEDUFF surname also found its way into ancient manuscripts and chronicles. For instance, the Chroniques de Froissart, a 14th-century historical work by the renowned writer Jean Froissart, mentions a knight named Raoul LEDUFF, who fought in the Hundred Years' War between England and France.

As the LEDUFF name spread across France, it underwent various spelling variations, including LeDuff, Leduf, and Leduffe. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the whims of scribes who recorded the name in official documents.

Over the centuries, several notable individuals bore the LEDUFF surname. One such person was Jacques LEDUFF (1615-1688), a prominent French lawyer and jurist who served as a judge in the Parlement of Paris. Another was Marie LEDUFF (1720-1780), a celebrated actress who performed in several theaters across Paris during the 18th century.

During the French Revolution, a figure named Pierre LEDUFF (1760-1837) gained recognition as a vocal supporter of the revolutionary cause. He served as a member of the National Convention and later became a general in the French Revolutionary Army.

In the 19th century, a writer and poet named Émile LEDUFF (1825-1892) gained recognition for his works, which often explored themes of nature and rural life in France.

While the LEDUFF surname can still be found in various parts of France today, its historical roots and associations with leadership, authority, and cultural significance make it a fascinating part of the country's onomastic heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name LeDuff

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

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

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