Explore the Family Name Latsha
The meaning of Latsha
Americanized form of Swiss German Latscha: unexplained. Compare Latshaw.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Latsha in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Latsha has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Latsha was ranked 56,392 but dropped to rank 59,603 by 2010, showing a 5.69 percent decline. However, the actual count of individuals with the surname remained consistent at 339 people over this decade. The proportion of the population with the surname Latsha per 100,000 people also decreased during this period from 0.13 to 0.11, marking a 15.38 percent reduction.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,392 | #59,603 | -5.69% |
| Count | 339 | 339 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Latsha
Analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Latsha, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, though there was a small decrease from 96.46 percent in 2000 to 95.58 percent in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic fell noticeably by 25 percent, from 2.36 percent in 2000 to 1.77 percent in 2010. Interestingly, the category of Two or More Races appeared in the 2010 data with a 1.47 percent share, which wasn't present in the 2000 data. There were no individuals with the surname Latsha who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.46% | 95.58% | -0.91% |
| Hispanic | 2.36% | 1.77% | -25% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |