2000
#144,908
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Lathram
A habitational name from a place called Lathram, likely derived from Old English elements referring to a barn or building.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Lathram. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lathram surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Lathram in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lathram, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lathram
The surname Lathram has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be a locational name, derived from a place called Lathom or Lathum in Lancashire. This place name is thought to have originated from the Old English words "lead" meaning a path or road, and "ham" meaning a homestead or village.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lathram can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Latun" or "Latum". This suggests that the name was already established in the region during the 11th century.
In the 13th century, records show a William de Lathum who held lands in Lancashire. He is believed to be one of the earliest documented individuals with this surname. Another early reference to the name is found in the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire from 1166, which mention a Robert de Lathum.
In the 14th century, the name appears in various forms such as Lathom, Lathum, and Latham. During this time, the Lathram family was well-established in Lancashire and held significant influence in the region.
One notable individual with this surname was Sir Thomas Lathram, who served as the High Sheriff of Lancashire in 1416. He played a prominent role in the Wars of the Roses, supporting the House of Lancaster.
Another prominent figure was William Lathram, born in 1472, who served as a Member of Parliament for Lancashire during the reign of Henry VIII. He was known for his involvement in local affairs and his advocacy for the rights of the gentry.
In the 16th century, the name Lathram also gained recognition in the literary world. John Lathram, born in 1534, was a renowned poet and playwright who contributed to the development of English literature during the Elizabethan era.
As the centuries passed, the Lathram surname continued to spread across England and beyond, with various branches of the family establishing themselves in different regions. Some notable individuals bearing this surname include Sir John Lathram (1620-1689), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist, and Sir Thomas Lathram (1678-1751), a distinguished military officer who served in the British Army during the War of the Spanish Succession.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lathram
Among Census respondents with the surname Lathram, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Lathram bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Lathram surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.3% · 97
- Hispanic or Latino6.7% · 7
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lathram
Lathram appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#160,975
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-5 bearers (-4.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 16,067 places
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
+4 bearers (+4.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 7,385 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #144,908 | 105 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #160,975 | 100 | 0.03 | -5 bearers (-4.8%) | Down 16,067 places |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | +4 bearers (+4.0%) | Up 7,385 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Lathram surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #160,975 | #153,590 | 4.6% |
| Count | 100 | 104 | 4.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 16.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lathram bearers went from 100 to 104 (+4.0% change). The surname moved up 7,385 positions in the national ranking, going from #160,975 to #153,590.
FAQ
Lathram surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lathram?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Lathram. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Lathram?
Lathram ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 104 people with the surname Lathram. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Lathram.
Has Lathram become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lathram went from 100 recorded bearers to 104. That is an increase of 4 (+4.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #160,975 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Lathram?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lathram, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Lathram in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.3% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lathram appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.3%), Hispanic (6.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Lathram (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Lathram mean?
A habitational name from a place called Lathram, likely derived from Old English elements referring to a barn or building. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Lathram (0.03 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Lathram?
Want to know how many people have the surname Lathram? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.