Explore the Family Name Lathan
The meaning of Lathan
English (mainly northeastern counties): variant of Latham.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lathan in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lathan saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 9684th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 9134th position, representing an increase of 5.68 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this period, going from 3077 in 2000 to 3575 in 2010, marking a rise of 16.18 percent. The proportion of people named Lathan per 100,000 also grew, rising from 1.14 in 2000 to 1.21 in 2010, showing a gain of 6.14 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,684 | #9,134 | 5.68% |
| Count | 3,077 | 3,575 | 16.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.14 | 1.21 | 6.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lathan
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts over the decade. While the Black population with the Lathan surname slightly decreased by 1 percent (from 54.27 percent in 2000 to 53.73 percent in 2010), the White population experienced a more significant decrease, dropping by 7.15 percent from 41.37 percent in 2000 to 38.41 percent in 2010. On the other hand, the Hispanic population increased considerably, doubling from 0.97 percent in 2000 to 2.04 percent in 2010 (a rise of 110.31 percent). Meanwhile, representation from two or more races also saw an increase of 32.59 percent, going from 2.70 percent in 2000 to 3.58 percent in 2010. The data for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed increases as well, albeit from zero in 2000 to 1.59 and 0.64 percent respectively in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 54.27% | 53.73% | -1% |
| White | 41.37% | 38.41% | -7.15% |
| Two or More Races | 2.7% | 3.58% | 32.59% |
| Hispanic | 0.97% | 2.04% | 110.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.59% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.64% | 0% |