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

Latchaw, 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 Latchaw surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Latchaw in America

Latchaw is the 51066th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Latchaw surname appeared 408 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 Latchaw.

We can also compare 2010 data for Latchaw 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 Latchaw

The surname LATCHAW is of British origin, with roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, derived from a place called Latchaw or a similar spelling in one of the counties of England or Wales.

The name LATCHAW likely comes from an Old English or Anglo-Saxon word, potentially referring to a particular landscape feature or settlement. Some linguistic experts suggest it may be related to words like "latch," meaning a small gate or door, or "haw," meaning a hedge or enclosure.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LATCHAW surname can be found in the Parish Registers of St. Mary's Church in Warwickshire, England, where a William Latchaw was mentioned in an entry dated 1592.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure with the LATCHAW name was Robert Latchaw (1620-1689), a wealthy merchant and landowner from Gloucestershire. His family's estate, known as Latchaw Manor, was a notable landmark in the region.

During the 18th century, the LATCHAW surname appeared in various historical documents across different parts of England. Notable individuals from this era include Mary Latchaw (1732-1798), a renowned author and poet from Oxfordshire, and John Latchaw (1745-1821), a distinguished military officer who served in the British Army during the American Revolutionary War.

In the 19th century, the LATCHAW name gained further recognition with the exploits of Charles Latchaw (1812-1887), an explorer and naturalist who documented his travels through remote regions of Africa and Asia. His published journals and writings contributed significantly to the field of natural history.

Another prominent figure was Elizabeth Latchaw (1841-1923), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She established several schools in London and campaigned tirelessly for equal educational opportunities for women.

As the centuries progressed, the LATCHAW surname spread across the British Isles and eventually to other parts of the world, carried by emigrants and settlers seeking new opportunities. While the name may have evolved in spelling or pronunciation over time, its rich history and cultural significance remain deeply rooted in its British origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Latchaw

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

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

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