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

Lathon, 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 Lathon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lathon in America

Lathon is the 43885th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lathon surname appeared 491 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 Lathon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lathon 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 Lathon

The surname Lathon is believed to have originated in England, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be a locational name, derived from a place name that has since become obsolete or has undergone significant changes in spelling over the centuries.

One theory suggests that Lathon may have originated from a place name containing the Old English word "lath," which referred to a barn or a storehouse for agricultural produce. This could indicate that the name may have been borne by someone who lived near or worked at such a structure.

Another possibility is that Lathon is a variant spelling of the surname Latham, which is derived from the town of Latham in Lancashire, England. The name Latham itself is believed to come from the Old English words "læcc" (stream) and "ham" (homestead or village), suggesting a settlement near a stream.

While the earliest recorded instances of the surname Lathon are difficult to trace with certainty, there are some notable individuals throughout history who bore this name. One such person was Sir John Lathon, a prominent English landowner who lived during the 14th century and was mentioned in various historical records of the time.

In the 16th century, a family by the name of Lathon resided in the village of Stoke-by-Nayland in Suffolk, England. Records from this period indicate that they were respected members of the local community and held influential positions within the parish.

During the 17th century, a man named William Lathon was a renowned scholar and author who wrote extensively on topics related to theology and philosophy. His works were widely read and discussed among the intellectual circles of his time.

In the 18th century, a notable figure named Elizabeth Lathon was a prominent philanthropist and social reformer. She dedicated her life to improving the living conditions of the poor and advocating for education and healthcare initiatives in her local community.

Another individual of note was Sir Robert Lathon, a British military officer who served with distinction in the Napoleonic Wars during the early 19th century. He was recognized for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield and was celebrated as a war hero upon his return to England.

These examples illustrate the presence of the surname Lathon throughout various periods of English history, although its precise origins and the reasons behind its variations in spelling remain somewhat obscure.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lathon

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

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

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