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

Latcham, 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 Latcham surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Latcham in America

Latcham is the 94311th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Latcham surname appeared 194 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 Latcham.

We can also compare 2010 data for Latcham 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 Latcham

The surname Latcham is of English origin and can be traced back to the late 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words "laeccan" meaning to catch or seize, and "ham" denoting a homestead or village. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived in a place where animals were caught or trapped, possibly a hunter or trapper.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1190, where a person named Osbert de Laccham is mentioned. This spelling variation likely evolved into the modern form of Latcham over time. The name is also found in the Hundred Rolls of Berkshire from 1275, where it appears as Lacheham.

In the 14th century, the Latcham surname was particularly prevalent in the counties of Gloucestershire and Berkshire, indicating that these areas may have been the original homelands of the family. The name is also associated with several place names in these regions, such as Latcham in Gloucestershire and Latchford in Cheshire.

Notable individuals with the Latcham surname throughout history include:

1. Thomas Latcham (1545-1611), an English landowner and Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire in 1597.
2. John Latcham (1617-1689), a prominent merchant and alderman in the City of London during the 17th century.
3. Sarah Latcham (1706-1778), an English writer and poet who published several works in the 18th century.
4. William Latcham (1785-1862), a British naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars.
5. Richard Latcham (1853-1931), a renowned British archaeologist who conducted extensive excavations in Chile and wrote numerous books on the pre-Columbian cultures of South America.

While the Latcham surname may have originated from humble beginnings, it has been carried by individuals from various walks of life throughout the centuries, from landowners and merchants to writers and military personnel. The name's enduring presence serves as a testament to its rich history and diverse roots within English genealogy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Latcham

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

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

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