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

Loadholt, 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 Loadholt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Loadholt in America

Loadholt is the 41501st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Loadholt surname appeared 524 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 Loadholt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Loadholt 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 Loadholt

The surname Loadholt is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period, likely derived from a combination of Old English words meaning "load" and "holt," referring to a wooded area or grove where cargo or materials were transported or stored.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landowners and estates commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Loadeholt," suggesting its use as a locational surname for individuals residing near such a wooded area used for transportation purposes.

The Loadholt surname can be traced back to various regions of England, particularly in counties like Surrey, Kent, and Essex, where there were numerous forests and wooded areas suitable for transportation and storage activities during the Middle Ages.

In the 13th century, historical records mention a John de Loadeholt, a landowner from Surrey, who was involved in a dispute over woodland rights and access. This early reference highlights the surname's connection to wooded areas and transportation activities.

During the 16th century, the surname experienced variations in spelling, with forms such as "Loadehoult," "Loadholte," and "Loadhoulte" appearing in parish records and census documents across different parts of England.

Notable individuals with the Loadholt surname include:

1. Richard Loadholt (c. 1520 - 1591), a prominent merchant and landowner from Kent, who played a significant role in the local wool trade.
2. Elizabeth Loadholt (1624 - 1702), a renowned herbalist and midwife from Essex, known for her extensive knowledge of medicinal plants.
3. Thomas Loadholt (1678 - 1745), a renowned cartographer who created detailed maps of various regions in England and Wales during the early 18th century.
4. Samuel Loadholt (1756 - 1832), a respected author and scholar who wrote extensively on the history and culture of rural England.
5. Margaret Loadholt (1822 - 1901), a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for underprivileged children in London's East End.

While the origins of the Loadholt surname can be traced back to medieval England, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora, carrying with it the rich historical significance and connection to transportation and wooded areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Loadholt

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

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

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