Explore the Family Name Lather
The meaning of Lather
1. South German: occupational name for a maker of slats or laths (see Lattner). 2. English: perhaps a variant of Leather. Some characteristic forenames: German Dieter, Otto.
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How common is the last name Lather in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Lather' has seen a slight decline over the decade between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 52,714 in popularity with a count of 369 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 58,604, representing an 11.17% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased by 6.23% during this period, with only 346 individuals recorded in 2010. This change is reflected in the proportion per 100k as well, which shrunk from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010, marking a 14.29% reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,714 | #58,604 | -11.17% |
| Count | 369 | 346 | -6.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lather
Examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Lather' based on the Decennial U.S. Census, there have been some notable shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of the people with the Lather last name identified as White in both 2000 (85.09%) and 2010 (80.92%), there was a 4.90% decrease in this category over the decade. Meanwhile, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with this surname saw a significant increase of 261.03%, jumping from 1.36% in 2000 to 4.91% in 2010. There were also new additions to the Two or more races category in 2010, which hadn't been represented in 2000. The Hispanic population with this surname experienced a small decrease of 4.06%, and the Black population saw a larger decrease of 17.34% over the same period. Individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native maintained a consistent presence of zero in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.09% | 80.92% | -4.9% |
| Black | 10.84% | 8.96% | -17.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.36% | 4.91% | 261.03% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.6% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.71% | 2.6% | -4.06% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |