Explore the Family Name Latka
The meaning of Latka
1. Polish: nickname derived from lato ‘summer’ (see Lato) or from latać ‘to flutter’. 2. Polish (Łatka): nickname from łatka, a diminutive of łata ‘patch’.
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How common is the last name Latka in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Latka saw a decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Latka ranked 43,058 in popularity, but by 2010 it had fallen to rank 55,386, marking a 28.63% decrease. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period, from 473 in 2000 to 371 in 2010, reflecting a 21.56% drop. Consequently, the proportion of people named Latka per 100,000 also fell by 27.78%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,058 | #55,386 | -28.63% |
| Count | 473 | 371 | -21.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.13 | -27.78% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Latka
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Latka, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with this name identify as White, despite a slight decrease from 95.14% in 2000 to 92.99% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 3.17% in 2000 to 3.77% in 2010. Moreover, in 2010, 1.89% of those with the surname Latka identified as belonging to two or more races, a category that was not represented in the 2000 data. There were no individuals with the Latka surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.14% | 92.99% | -2.26% |
| Hispanic | 3.17% | 3.77% | 18.93% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.89% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |