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

Laratta, 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 Laratta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Laratta in America

Laratta is the 90853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Laratta surname appeared 203 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 Laratta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Laratta 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 Laratta

The surname Laratta is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the southern regions of Campania and Calabria. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "ratto," meaning "rat." The prefix "la" was likely added to indicate a location or geographical reference.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Laratta can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Barese, a collection of medieval documents from the city of Bari, dating back to the 12th century. In these records, the name appears as "de Laratta," suggesting it was initially used as a locative surname.

During the Renaissance period, the Laratta family gained prominence in the city of Naples, where they were involved in various trades and professions. One notable figure was Antonio Laratta (1547-1618), a renowned architect who designed several churches and palaces in Naples and its surroundings.

In the 17th century, the Laratta family expanded their presence to other parts of Italy, including Sicily. A notable member was Giovanni Battista Laratta (1659-1723), a Sicilian painter known for his religious works and portraiture.

As the Laratta family dispersed throughout Italy, variations in spelling emerged, such as Laratta, Laratti, and Laratta. These variations can be found in historical documents and records across different regions.

In the 19th century, the Laratta name was associated with several notable figures in the arts and literature. One example is Vincenzo Laratta (1819-1887), an Italian poet and playwright from Messina, Sicily, who gained recognition for his works in the Sicilian dialect.

Another prominent individual bearing the Laratta surname was Giuseppe Laratta (1892-1967), an Italian painter and sculptor from Reggio Calabria. He is renowned for his works depicting scenes from rural life and landscapes of Calabria.

Throughout history, the Laratta surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, including artists, architects, writers, and professionals in various fields. While the name originated in southern Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the country and beyond, reflecting the migration patterns of Italian families over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Laratta

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

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 Laratta 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 Laratta 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 Laratta was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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