Explore the Family Name Lat
The meaning of Lat
1. Czech (Lát): nickname derived from látat ‘to darn’. 2. Burmese: from a name element originally forming part of a compound personal name, denoting the middle one of the three siblings. — Note: Since Burmese do not have hereditary surnames, this name element was registered as such only after immigration of its bearers to the US. 3. Filipino: unexplained.
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How common is the last name Lat in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Lat" has shown a substantial increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 61,207th in terms of popularity, with 307 people carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had improved to 52,482nd, and the number of bearers had risen to 395—an increase of approximately 28.66%. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 also experienced growth, going from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #61,207 | #52,482 | 14.25% |
| Count | 307 | 395 | 28.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.13 | 18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lat
The ethnicity breakdown for the surname "Lat," also based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, reveals significant changes over the same period. The majority of individuals bearing this surname identify as Asian or Pacific Islander, with this group increasing from 74.59% in 2000 to 83.04% in 2010. Those identifying as having two or more ethnicities saw a decrease from 7.82% to 2.53%, while individuals identifying as White also decreased from 14.01% to 10.13%. People identifying as Black showed a notable increase, rising from 1.95% to 3.54%. Lastly, there were no individuals with the surname "Lat" identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 74.59% | 83.04% | 11.33% |
| White | 14.01% | 10.13% | -27.69% |
| Black | 1.95% | 3.54% | 81.54% |
| Two or More Races | 7.82% | 2.53% | -67.65% |
| Hispanic | 1.63% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |