Explore the Family Name Latchford
The meaning of Latchford
English: habitational name from any of various places, for example in Cheshire and Oxfordshire, named in Old English as ‘stream ford’, from læcc ‘boggy stream’ + ford ‘ford’.
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How common is the last name Latchford in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Latchford showed an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Latchford was ranked 45,308th most common surname and by 2010, it had risen to 44,356th position, marking a 2.1 percent growth. The count of individuals with the Latchford surname also increased from 445 to 485 within this period, indicating a growth rate of approximately 8.99 percent. The frequency of the surname per 100,000 individuals remained constant at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,308 | #44,356 | 2.1% |
| Count | 445 | 485 | 8.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Latchford
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Latchford saw minor changes between 2000 and 2010, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of people with the Latchford last name identified as White, accounting for 97.3 percent in 2000 and 95.67 percent in 2010, marking a slight decrease of 1.68 percent over the decade. While there were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, there was a small emergence of individuals identifying with two or more races (1.65 percent) and as Hispanic (1.86 percent) by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.3% | 95.67% | -1.68% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.86% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.65% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |