Explore the Family Name Latvala
The meaning of Latvala
Finnish: habitational name from farms so named, from latva ‘upriver, headwaters’ + the locative suffix -la. Established as a hereditary surname especially in southern Ostrobothnia and in Kemi–Oulu region at the latest from the 19th century. Some characteristic forenames: Finnish Eino, Alpo, Arvo, Eero, Hannu, Reino, Veikko, Wilho. Scandinavian Aksel, Lasse.
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How common is the last name Latvala in the United States?
The surname Latvala has seen an increase in its prevalence in the United States between 2000 and 2010, according to Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, it ranked as the 63,297th most popular surname but rose to 62,531st place by 2010, a growth rate of approximately 1.21%. The number of people bearing this name also increased during this period, from 295 individuals in 2000 to 320 in 2010, an increase of around 8.47%. However, the proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 remained stable at 0.11.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #63,297 | #62,531 | 1.21% |
| Count | 295 | 320 | 8.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Latvala
Analysis of the ethnic identity associated with the surname Latvala, based on Decennial U.S. Census data, indicates that it is predominantly linked to White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, over 95% of individuals with this surname identified as White. However, there were minor changes recorded over the decade. By 2010, there was a small representation (1.56%) of individuals who identified with two or more races and a similarly modest percentage (2.19%) identifying as Hispanic. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname identifying as Black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.25% | 95.31% | 0.06% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.19% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.56% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |