Explore the Family Name Lattuca
The meaning of Lattuca
Italian (Sicily): metonymic occupational name for a grower or seller of lettuces, from Sicilian lattuca ‘lettuce’ (Italian lattuga, Latin lactuca). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rosario, Carmelo, Angelo, Gaetano, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Lattuca in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Lattuca has slightly dropped between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Lattuca was ranked as the 55,237th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it fell to 58,604th place - a decline of 6.1 percent. The actual count of individuals bearing the surname also decreased marginally from 348 in 2000 to 346 in 2010, a reduction of just over half a percent. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly slipped by 7.69 percent, moving from 0.13 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,237 | #58,604 | -6.1% |
| Count | 348 | 346 | -0.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lattuca
Regarding the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Lattuca, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a predominantly White demographic. In 2000, 97.41 percent identified as White, though this figure declined slightly to 95.38 percent in 2010. The Hispanic population saw a considerable increase during the same period, rising from 1.44 percent in 2000 to 3.47 percent in 2010 - a growth of approximately 140.97 percent. There were no recorded changes for individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.41% | 95.38% | -2.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 3.47% | 140.97% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |