Explore the Family Name Laatsch
The meaning of Laatsch
North German: regional nickname for a person with a slouching gait, then for a limp, listless person, from the adjective latsch, with the above meaning (see Lasch).
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How common is the last name Laatsch in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Laatsch has seen slight fluctuations in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Laatsch ranked 34,308th in popularity with a count of 625, representing a proportion of 0.23 per 100,000 individuals. By 2010, its rank fell slightly to 35,203 while the count increased marginally to 640, now representing 0.22 per 100,000 individuals. This slight decrease in rank and proportion indicates a marginal dip in popularity for the surname Laatsch over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,308 | #35,203 | -2.61% |
| Count | 625 | 640 | 2.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.22 | -4.35% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laatsch
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Laatsch surname identify as White. From 2000 to 2010, there was a small increase in this demographic from 98.72% to 98.91%. In 2000, there were also some individuals who identified with two or more races; however, by 2010, this number had dropped to zero. The census period also saw the emergence of a new ethnic identity among those with the Laatsch surname, with 0.78% identifying as Hispanic in 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.72% | 98.91% | 0.19% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.78% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |