Find out how popular the last name Golatt is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Golatt.

Golatt, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Golatt surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Golatt in America

Golatt is the 69579th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Golatt surname appeared 282 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Golatt.

We can also compare 2010 data for Golatt to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Golatt

The surname GOLATT originated in the region of Saxony, Germany in the early 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old German word "golde" meaning "golden" and "latte" meaning "wooden slat" or "bar." This suggests the name may have referred to someone who worked with golden-colored wood or lived near a prominent wooden structure.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in the Codex Diplomaticus Saxoniae, a collection of medieval documents from Saxony, dated around 1245. An entry mentions a "Heinricus Golatt" who was a landowner in the village of Naumburg.

The name can also be found in the Urbarium of Meissen from 1390, which was a register of properties and landholdings in the region. This document lists a "Johannes Golatt" as a tenant farmer in the village of Zschaitz.

In the 15th century, a notable individual named Hans Golatt (1420-1488) was a master carpenter and woodworker based in the city of Leipzig. He is credited with constructing several intricate wooden structures, including the ornate pulpit in the St. Thomas Church.

Another historical figure was Margarethe Golatt (1501-1572), a wealthy landowner and philanthropist from the town of Bautzen. She donated a significant portion of her estate to establish a hospital and orphanage that still bears her name today.

During the 16th century, the Golatt name appears to have spread to neighboring regions of Germany, with records showing individuals in cities like Dresden and Chemnitz. One notable example is Matthias Golatt (1550-1622), a prominent merchant and alderman in the city of Freiberg.

While the surname GOLATT is not as common today, it continues to hold historical significance, particularly in the regions of Saxony and Thuringia, where it has its deepest roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Golatt

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Golatt.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Golatt was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Golatt has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Golatt was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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