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

Lathan, 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 Lathan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lathan in America

Lathan is the 9134th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lathan surname appeared 3,575 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Lathan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lathan 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 Lathan

The surname LATHAN is believed to have originated in England, where it first appeared in the late 12th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Old English word "lathe," which referred to a district or administrative division, particularly in the counties of Kent and Sussex. This suggests that the name may have been locational, indicating a person's place of origin or residence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LATHAN can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Essex from 1195, where a certain Robert de Lathon is mentioned. This suggests that the name may have initially been spelled as "Lathon" or "Laton" before evolving into its current form.

In the 13th century, the name appears in various records, including the Hundred Rolls of 1273, which list individuals with the surname LATHAN residing in various counties across England. One notable example is William de Lathon, who was recorded as holding lands in Oxfordshire during this period.

The LATHAN surname may also be associated with certain place names, such as Lathom in Lancashire, which was once spelled as "Lathun" or "Lathon." This connection could indicate that some bearers of the name may have originated from or resided in this area.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the LATHAN surname. One example is John Lathan (c. 1554-1598), an English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Remenham in Berkshire. Another is Robert Lathan (c. 1625-1689), an English mathematician and astronomer who made contributions to the study of optics and the construction of telescopes.

In the 18th century, Sir Thomas Lathan (1701-1781) was a prominent British naval officer who served as the Governor of Grenada from 1771 to 1775. During the same period, William Lathan (1726-1787) was a notable English architect responsible for designing several notable buildings in London, including the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden.

In the 19th century, Edward Lathan (1837-1914) was a British architect and surveyor who worked on various projects in London and the surrounding areas. He was also a Fellow of the Royal Institute of British Architects.

The LATHAN surname has a rich history that can be traced back to its English origins and locational associations. While its precise derivation remains uncertain, the name has been borne by numerous individuals throughout the centuries, including clergymen, scholars, naval officers, and architects.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lathan

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

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

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