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

Ledy, 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 Ledy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ledy in America

Ledy is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ledy surname appeared 137 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 Ledy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ledy 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 Ledy

The surname LEDY is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be an occupational name derived from the Old English word 'lædde', meaning a guide or leader. This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who worked as a guide or leader, perhaps in a rural or agricultural setting.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname LEDY can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from the year 1230, where a person named Robert Ledy is mentioned. The name also appears in various other historical records from the 13th and 14th centuries, such as the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire from 1273, which lists a Thomas Ledy.

It is possible that the surname LEDY may have also been influenced by the Old English place name 'Ledene', which was a settlement located near the town of Tenterden in Kent. This could indicate that some individuals with the surname may have originated from or had connections to this area.

In terms of notable individuals bearing the LEDY surname, one of the earliest recorded was Sir William LEDY, who lived during the 14th century and served as a knight and landowner in the county of Leicestershire. Another prominent figure was John LEDY (1540-1618), an English clergyman who served as the Dean of Peterborough Cathedral during the late 16th and early 17th centuries.

During the 17th century, a branch of the LEDY family settled in the village of Edgefield, Norfolk, where they were involved in agricultural pursuits. One notable member from this branch was Richard LEDY (1632-1701), a prosperous landowner and farmer who left detailed records of his life and property in the parish records.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth LEDY (1670-1745), a wealthy heiress from Gloucestershire who inherited a substantial estate and was renowned for her philanthropic efforts, including the founding of a school for underprivileged children in her local community.

In the 18th century, a branch of the LEDY family emigrated to the American colonies, where they settled in Virginia. One of their descendants, Thomas LEDY (1782-1856), became a successful merchant and landowner in the city of Richmond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ledy

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

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

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