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

Latiker, 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 Latiker surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Latiker in America

Latiker is the 68547th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Latiker surname appeared 287 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 Latiker.

We can also compare 2010 data for Latiker 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 Latiker

The surname Latiker is believed to have originated in England during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Old English word "latten," which referred to a type of brass or bronze alloy. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with metalworkers or those involved in the production of latten.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Latiker surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Lattenarius" or "Latener." This entry likely refers to an individual who worked with latten or was associated with the latten trade in some way.

During the 13th century, the surname began to take on variations such as "Latiner" and "Lattiner." These spellings were more closely aligned with the Old English word "latten" and further reinforced the connection between the name and the metalworking industry.

In the 14th century, the surname Latiker emerged as a distinct spelling, likely due to regional variations in pronunciation and spelling conventions. This variant became particularly prevalent in the northern counties of England, where it was associated with several notable individuals.

One such individual was Sir John Latiker, a prominent landowner and local official who lived in the late 15th century. Records indicate that he served as a Justice of the Peace and held significant lands in Yorkshire.

Another notable figure was Richard Latiker, a merchant and alderman in the city of York during the 16th century. He was a prominent member of the city's guild system and played an influential role in local affairs.

In the 17th century, the Latiker surname also appeared in records related to the English Civil War. A Captain William Latiker is mentioned as having served in the Parliamentarian forces during this conflict, though little is known about his specific role or accomplishments.

Moving into the 18th century, the Latiker name was still present in various parts of northern England. One individual of note was Elizabeth Latiker, a writer and poet who published several works in the late 1700s, including a collection of poems titled "Reflections on Nature."

As the Industrial Revolution unfolded in the 19th century, the Latiker surname became associated with various industries, including metalworking, mining, and manufacturing. Several Latikers were recorded as skilled artisans and tradesmen during this period, reflecting the name's historical ties to metalworking and craftsmanship.

Throughout its history, the surname Latiker has maintained a strong presence in England, particularly in the northern regions. While it may not be as widely recognized as some other surnames, it carries a rich heritage and a connection to the country's metalworking and industrial past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Latiker

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Latiker, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!