Explore the Family Name Latronica
The meaning of Latronica
Altered form of Italian Latronico. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Vito, Dino, Rocco.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Latronica in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Latronica has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dropped by 4.72%, moving from the 50,468th position to the 52,851st. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname slightly increased by 0.77%, with 392 recorded instances in 2010 compared to 389 in 2000. The proportion per 100,000 people dipped by 7.14%, indicating a lower prevalence of the surname in the overall population.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,468 | #52,851 | -4.72% |
| Count | 389 | 392 | 0.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Latronica
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Latronica between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (96.14%), followed distantly by Hispanic (2.31%), and an even smaller fraction identifying with two or more races (1.29%). No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. By 2010, while White remained the dominant ethnic identity (93.88%), the Hispanic representation significantly increased by 109.96%. Those identifying with two or more races, however, dropped to zero. There were still no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian, or Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.14% | 93.88% | -2.35% |
| Hispanic | 2.31% | 4.85% | 109.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.29% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |