Explore the Family Name Lathem
The meaning of Lathem
English: variant of Latham.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lathem in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Lathem has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 24,432nd, but by 2010, it had improved to 24,075th, a change of 1.46 percent. The number of people with this surname similarly increased from 960 in 2000 to 1046 in 2010, marking an 8.96 percent growth. However, the proportion of people bearing this surname per 100,000 individuals saw a slight decrease of -2.78 percent over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,432 | #24,075 | 1.46% |
| Count | 960 | 1,046 | 8.96% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.35 | -2.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lathem
When it comes to the ethnicity of those with the Lathem surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with the surname identified as white, with the percentage slightly decreasing from 92.92% to 91.4%. People identifying as Black made up approximately 5.42% in 2000, which declined to 4.88% by 2010. Those identifying as Hispanic showed significant growth, moving from 0.52% to 1.15%. Another considerable shift was seen among people identifying with two or more ethnicities, which increased from 0.73% to 2.10%. Notably, there were no reported instances of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.92% | 91.4% | -1.64% |
| Black | 5.42% | 4.88% | -9.96% |
| Two or More Races | 0.73% | 2.1% | 187.67% |
| Hispanic | 0.52% | 1.15% | 121.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |