Explore the Family Name Lathon
The meaning of Lathon
Probably an altered form of Lathan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lathon in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lathon has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 38,320 in popularity, with 543 individuals bearing the surname at a proportion of 0.2 per 100,000. However, in 2010, its ranking dropped to 43,885 and the count reduced to 491, indicating a decrease of 14.52% in rank and 9.58% in count. The proportion also fell by 15% to 0.17 per 100,000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,320 | #43,885 | -14.52% |
| Count | 543 | 491 | -9.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.17 | -15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lathon
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of the people with the surname Lathon identify as Black, making up 88.58% in 2000 and 86.97% in 2010. The next largest ethnicity group is White, which constituted 7.55% in 2000 and decreased slightly to 7.13% in 2010. Meanwhile, the number of those identifying with two or more races saw a significant increase from 2.21% to 4.48%. The representation of Hispanic ethnicity reduced from 1.66% to 1.43%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 88.58% | 86.97% | -1.82% |
| White | 7.55% | 7.13% | -5.56% |
| Two or More Races | 2.21% | 4.48% | 102.71% |
| Hispanic | 1.66% | 1.43% | -13.86% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |