Explore the Family Name Laton
The meaning of Laton
1. Polish (Latoń): nickname from a derivative of Lato ‘summer’. 2. Flemish: probably a habitational name from Latem, St-Maria-Latem, or St-Martens-Latem, places in Belgium. This surname is rare in Belgium.
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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% |