Explore the Family Name Lato
The meaning of Lato
1. Hungarian (Látó): from látni ‘to see’, hence a nickname for a wise person or an occupational name for a clairvoyant, or possibly for an official who checked the quality of products at markets. 2. Polish: nickname for someone who wasborn or baptized in summer, from lato ‘summer’. 3. Italian: unexplained. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo.
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How common is the last name Lato in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lato has seen a notable decline between 2000 and 2010. It fell in ranking from 36,860 in 2000 to 47,878 in 2010, marking a nearly 30% decrease. The count of individuals bearing this last name also decreased from 571 in 2000 to 442 in 2010, a drop of over 22%. Furthermore, the proportion per 100,000 people with the surname Lato shrank by almost 29% from 0.21 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,860 | #47,878 | -29.89% |
| Count | 571 | 442 | -22.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.15 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lato
In terms of ethnicity, Lato is predominantly found within the White community, as identified by the Decennial U.S. Census. In both 2000 and 2010, around 88% of those with the Lato surname identified as White. However, there was a slight decrease of about half a percent over the decade. The Asian/Pacific Islander representation saw growth, going from 4.73% in 2000 to 6.11% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased slightly from 2.45% to 2.26%, while the Hispanic representation remained relatively stable, seeing only a minor decrease from 2.98% to 2.94%. No individuals with the surname Lato identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.44% | 88.01% | -0.49% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.73% | 6.11% | 29.18% |
| Hispanic | 2.98% | 2.94% | -1.34% |
| Two or More Races | 2.45% | 2.26% | -7.76% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |