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

Lathe, 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 Lathe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lathe in America

Lathe is the 62714th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lathe surname appeared 319 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 Lathe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lathe 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 Lathe

The surname Lathe is of English origin and can be traced back to the early 13th century. It is derived from the Old English word "læthu" which referred to a barn or granary. Over time, the word evolved to "lathe" and came to be used as a surname for individuals who lived near or worked in a barn or granary.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname Lathe can be found in the Assize Rolls of Staffordshire in 1230, where a Robert de la Lathe is mentioned. This suggests that the name had already become established as a hereditary surname by this time.

In the Hundred Rolls of 1273, there is a reference to a Walter atte Lathe in Oxfordshire. The use of the preposition "atte" in this instance indicates that the surname was likely derived from a place name or location associated with a barn or granary.

During the 14th century, the surname Lathe appears in various records across England, with variations in spelling such as Laythe, Lethe, and Laith. One notable individual from this period was John Lathe, a merchant from London who is mentioned in the city's records in 1372.

In the 15th century, the surname Lathe gained prominence with the rise of a family of the same name in Yorkshire. Richard Lathe, born in 1412, was a prominent landowner and served as a member of the Parliament for Yorkshire in 1459.

Another notable figure was William Lathe, born in 1532, who was a scholar and theologian. He was the author of several works on theology and served as a rector in the Church of England.

In the 17th century, the Lathe surname is found in various parish records across England, with individuals such as John Lathe, born in 1624 in Oxfordshire, and Elizabeth Lathe, born in 1687 in Gloucestershire.

One of the most well-known individuals with the surname Lathe was Sir John Lathe, born in 1765. He was a distinguished naval officer who served in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars and was awarded the Order of the Bath for his bravery and leadership.

Overall, the surname Lathe has a rich history rooted in the English language and can be traced back to the early medieval period. It has been associated with various notable individuals throughout the centuries, reflecting its enduring presence in English society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lathe

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

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

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