Explore the Family Name Lattin
The meaning of Lattin
English: variant of Latin. The name has also beenestablished in Ireland (County Kildare) since the 14th century.
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How common is the last name Lattin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Lattin has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 16,302 in popularity and rose to 15,600 by 2010, marking a 4.31% improvement. The number of individuals bearing the Lattin surname also grew from 1,627 in 2000 to 1,874 in 2010, denoting a significant 15.18% hike. This growth is further illustrated by the rise in proportion per 100k people from 0.6 to 0.64, showing that the Lattin surname became more widespread during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,302 | #15,600 | 4.31% |
| Count | 1,627 | 1,874 | 15.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.6 | 0.64 | 6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lattin
The ethnic identity tied to the Lattin surname underwent some changes from 2000 to 2010 as well, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, no individuals with the Lattin surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native, but by 2010, 1.33% and 0.43% did, respectively. The percentage identifying as White decreased slightly from 83.59% to 81.06%, while those identifying as Hispanic rose markedly from 2.27% to 3.58%. The percentage identifying as Black increased marginally from 11.74% to 11.95%, and those reporting two or more races dropped slightly from 1.72% to 1.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.59% | 81.06% | -3.03% |
| Black | 11.74% | 11.95% | 1.79% |
| Hispanic | 2.27% | 3.58% | 57.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 1.65% | -4.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.33% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.43% | 0% |