Explore the Family Name Latawiec
The meaning of Latawiec
Polish: nickname from an agent noun derivative of latać ‘to fly’ (metaforically also ‘to run, to move quickly’). Alternatively, a nickname from latawiec ‘kite’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Latawiec in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Latawiec saw a modest increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked as the 75,466th most popular in the United States, but by 2010 it had risen to the 73,666th spot. This represents a 2.39% increase in rank. Furthermore, the number of individuals with this surname also grew during this period, from 238 in 2000 to 263 in 2010, marking a 10.5% rise. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100k remained consistent at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,466 | #73,666 | 2.39% |
| Count | 238 | 263 | 10.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Latawiec
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the Latawiec surname identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 97.48% in 2000 to 93.54% in 2010. There was no recorded data for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities. However, there was a small emergence of diversity within those bearing the Latawiec surname between 2000 and 2010, with 2.66% identifying with two or more races and 2.28% identifying as Black in the latter year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.48% | 93.54% | -4.04% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.66% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 2.28% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |