Explore the Family Name Latessa
The meaning of Latessa
Italian: 1. habitational name for someone from Atessa in Abruzzo, with fused definite article l(a). 2. (also La Tessa): probably from Tessa, a shortened form of the female medieval personal name Contessa, with the definite article la. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Umberto, Antonio, Elio, Gino, Remo.
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How common is the last name Latessa in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Latessa has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 54,766th most popular surname in the country and had a count of 352 individuals. By 2010, it had moved up to the 53,204th rank and the count had increased to 389 individuals. The proportion per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.13 both in 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,766 | #53,204 | 2.85% |
| Count | 352 | 389 | 10.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Latessa
In terms of ethnic identity, the Latessa surname has been overwhelmingly associated with the White demographic, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, about 99.15% of those with the Latessa surname identified as White. In 2010, this figure had decreased slightly to 96.66%. Interestingly, the census data also showed that by 2010, 2.06% of individuals with this name identified as Hispanic. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, those of two or more races, Blacks, and American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.15% | 96.66% | -2.51% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.06% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |