Explore the Family Name Laton
How common is the last name Laton in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Laton has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was the 45,403rd most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 48,901st spot, marking a 7.7% decrease in rank. The number of people with this last name also fell from 444 to 431, indicating a decline of 2.93%. Accordingly, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 6.25%, moving from 0.16 to 0.15.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,403 | #48,901 | -7.7% |
| Count | 444 | 431 | -2.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laton
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a mixed picture over the same decade. The percentage of individuals identifying as White and bearing the Laton surname decreased by 2.92%, dropping from 93.92% to 91.18%. Those identifying as Black also saw a marginal reduction of 5.56%, going down from 2.70% to 2.55%. However, the Hispanic population increased by 61.39%, albeit from a small base of 1.58% to 2.55%. Interestingly, the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander saw a decrease of 12.03%, moving from 1.58% to 1.39%, while those identifying with two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native emerged, both recording a proportion of 1.16% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.92% | 91.18% | -2.92% |
| Hispanic | 1.58% | 2.55% | 61.39% |
| Black | 2.7% | 2.55% | -5.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.58% | 1.39% | -12.03% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.16% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.16% | 0% |