Explore the Family Name Latif
The meaning of Latif
1. Muslim: from a personal name based on Arabic laṭīf ‘kind, gentle’. Al-Laṭīf ‘the Kind’ is an attribute of Allah, giving rise to the compound name ʿAbd al-Laṭīf, ʿAbdul-Laṭīf (see Abdellatif and Abdullatif). Compare Lateef, see also Altaf. 2. American shortened form of Albanian Latifi. Some characteristic forenames: Arabic/Muslim Abdul, Mohammad, Shahid, Khalid, Muhammad, Mohammed, Hamid, Javed, Malik, Mohamed, Aamer, Amer.
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How common is the last name Latif in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Latif" has increased significantly over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 18,594 in popularity and rose to 14,768 by 2010, marking a percentage change of 20.58%. The count of individuals with the surname also saw a significant increase from 1,367 in 2000 to 2,011 in 2010, a rise of 47.11%. The proportion of people with the last name "Latif" per 100k also saw an increase of 33.33% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,594 | #14,768 | 20.58% |
| Count | 1,367 | 2,011 | 47.11% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.68 | 33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Latif
The ethnicity breakdown of the surname "Latif" according to the Decennial U.S. Census data show that the highest percentage in both 2000 and 2010 identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, increasing from 45.50% in 2000 to 55.30% in 2010. This was followed by those who identified as White, which slightly decreased from 28.46% in 2000 to 28.29% in 2010. The third largest group in 2000 was those identifying with two or more races at 13.39%, but this group saw a large decrease to 5.42% in 2010. Those identifying as Black decreased slightly from 8.92% to 8.25% during the same period. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed for privacy in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 45.5% | 55.3% | 21.54% |
| White | 28.46% | 28.29% | -0.6% |
| Black | 8.92% | 8.25% | -7.51% |
| Two or More Races | 13.39% | 5.42% | -59.52% |
| Hispanic | 3.73% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |