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

Lata, 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 Lata surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lata in America

Lata is the 24112th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lata surname appeared 1,044 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 Lata.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lata 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 Lata

The surname LATA has its origins in India, with records showing it was in use as early as the 16th century. The name likely derives from the Sanskrit word "lata," which means "creeper" or "vine." This could suggest that the name was initially an occupational surname for those involved in the cultivation or trade of vines or creepers.

LATA is predominantly found in the northern and central regions of India, particularly in states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh. Historical references to the name can be found in various records, such as land ownership documents and local administrative records from the Mughal era.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LATA dates back to the late 16th century, when a man named Lata Singh was mentioned in a manuscript detailing the history of the Bundela rulers of Bundelkhand, a region in central India. The name was also found in records from the 17th century, referring to a village called "Lata Khera" in the present-day Uttar Pradesh state.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname LATA. Kishore Kumar Lata (1929-1987) was a renowned Indian actor, singer, and filmmaker, widely regarded as one of the greatest entertainers of his time. Mangeshkar Lata (1929-2022) was a legendary Indian playback singer and recipient of numerous prestigious awards, including the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian honor.

Another prominent figure was Shyam Lata (1931-2016), an Indian academic and writer who made significant contributions to the fields of Hindi literature and women's studies. Lata Har-Bhajan (born 1932) is a renowned Indian classical vocalist and exponent of the Kirana gharana, recognized for her mastery of thumri and khyal styles.

In the realm of sports, Lata Tondwalkar (1930-2018) was an Indian swimmer and the first Indian woman to participate in the Olympic Games, representing India at the 1952 Helsinki Olympics.

While the surname LATA is predominantly found in India, it has also been adopted by individuals of Indian descent in other parts of the world, reflecting the widespread diaspora of Indian communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lata

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

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

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