Explore the Family Name Latchaw
The meaning of Latchaw
Americanized form of Swiss German Latscha: unexplained. Compare Latshaw.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Latchaw in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Latchaw has seen a decline in recent years. In the year 2000, the surname was ranked at 45,308 and by 2010, it had dropped to 51,066, indicating a decrease of 12.71%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also fell from 445 in 2000 to 408 in 2010, marking an 8.31% decrease. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people also reduced by 12.5%, going from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.14 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,308 | #51,066 | -12.71% |
| Count | 445 | 408 | -8.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Latchaw
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Latchaw, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, a significant majority identified as White, although there was a slight decrease from 97.30% in 2000 to 95.59% in 2010. Those identifying as being of two or more races decreased from 1.80% in 2000 to 1.23% in 2010. The data also showed new representations in 2010 that weren't present in 2000, with 1.47% identifying as Hispanic and another 1.23% identifying as Black. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.3% | 95.59% | -1.76% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% | 1.23% | -31.67% |
| Black | 0% | 1.23% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |