Explore the Family Name Latner
The meaning of Latner
1. English: occupational name for a worker in or maker of latten or brass, from Middle English latoun ‘brass’ (Old French laton). This name may sometimes have been confused with Latimer. 2. Altered form of German Lattner or Lettner.
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How common is the last name Latner in the United States?
The surname "Latner" has slightly declined in popularity based on the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it was ranked 47,210 with an overall count of 423 individuals carrying this name. However, by 2010, it had dropped in rank to 52,169 and the total count reduced to 398, indicating a decrease of approximately 5.91 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010, a drop of roughly 18.75 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,210 | #52,169 | -10.5% |
| Count | 423 | 398 | -5.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.13 | -18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Latner
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Latner". The majority of people with this surname identified as White, accounting for 91.73 percent in 2000 and 86.93 percent in 2010. Individuals identifying as Black or part of two or more races saw significant increases in the same period, with a rise from 3.31 to 7.29 percent and 1.42 to 3.27 percent respectively. However, there was a noticeable decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, down from 3.07 percent in 2000 to 2.01 percent in 2010. There were no recorded instances of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.73% | 86.93% | -5.23% |
| Black | 3.31% | 7.29% | 120.24% |
| Two or More Races | 1.42% | 3.27% | 130.28% |
| Hispanic | 3.07% | 2.01% | -34.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |