2000
#138,741
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Latil
A surname derived from the name of a town in southern France.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 139 Americans carry the last name Latil. That puts it at #141,309 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,465,859 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Latil 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
139
1 in 2,465,859
Census rank
#141,309
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
121
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 121 bearers of the surname Latil in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 141309th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Latil, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.6%) and Two or More Races (4.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Latil
The surname LATIL is of French origin, originating in the southern regions of France during the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the Latin word "latilis," meaning "broad" or "wide," likely referring to a physical characteristic or a place of residence.
LATIL is believed to have emerged as a surname in the 12th century, with early records indicating its presence in the regions of Provence and Languedoc. The name may have been initially used as a descriptive term for individuals living near or associated with a broad or expansive area, such as a wide valley or a spacious estate.
One of the earliest known references to the LATIL surname can be found in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Victor de Marseille, a medieval manuscript dating back to the 13th century. This document mentions a certain "Guillelmus Latil," suggesting the name's usage in the Marseille area during that time period.
In the 14th century, the LATIL surname appears in several historical records from the town of Avignon, including tax rolls and municipal registers. Notable individuals bearing the LATIL name from this era include Pierre LATIL (1312-1378), a merchant and landowner, and Jeanne LATIL (1348-1421), a renowned embroiderer whose works adorned the local cathedral.
During the Renaissance, the LATIL surname continued to be prominent in southern France. Jacques LATIL (1532-1602), a renowned physician and scholar from Aix-en-Provence, authored several influential treatises on medicine and natural philosophy. Another notable figure was Antoine LATIL (1588-1662), a military officer who served in the French Wars of Religion and later became a prominent landowner in the region of Languedoc.
In the 17th century, the LATIL surname spread to other parts of France, with records indicating its presence in Paris and the northern regions. One notable individual from this period was Louis LATIL (1649-1728), a successful merchant and financier who amassed a considerable fortune through international trade.
As the centuries progressed, the LATIL surname continued to be associated with various professions and occupations, including artists, writers, and academics. For instance, Auguste LATIL (1793-1867) was a celebrated painter from Marseille, renowned for his landscapes and seascapes depicting the beauty of southern France.
Overall, the surname LATIL has a rich history rooted in the southern regions of France, dating back to the Middle Ages. Its origins can be traced to the Latin word "latilis," and it has been associated with various notable individuals throughout the centuries, from merchants and landowners to scholars, artists, and military figures.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Latil
Among Census respondents with the surname Latil, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.6%) and Two or More Races (4.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Latil 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 Latil surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.8% · 105
- Hispanic or Latino6.6% · 8
- Two or more races4.1% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.7% · 2
- Black or African American0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Latil
Latil 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
#122,314
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 141
+30 bearers (+27.0%)
Per 100,000 0.05
Rank movement Up 16,427 places
2020
#141,309
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
-20 bearers (-14.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 18,995 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #138,741 | 111 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #122,314 | 141 | 0.05 | +30 bearers (+27.0%) | Up 16,427 places |
| 2020 | #141,309 | 121 | 0.04 | -20 bearers (-14.2%) | Down 18,995 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 Latil 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 | #122,314 | #141,309 | -15.5% |
| Count | 141 | 121 | -14.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.05 | 0.04 | -19.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Latil bearers went from 141 to 121 (-14.2% change). The surname moved down 18,995 positions in the national ranking, going from #122,314 to #141,309.
FAQ
Latil surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Latil?
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the surname Latil. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,465,859 residents.
How common is Latil?
Latil ranks #141,309 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 121 people with the surname Latil. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (139), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Latil.
Has Latil become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Latil went from 141 recorded bearers to 121. That is a decrease of 20 (-14.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #122,314 to #141,309.
What does the Census say about the background of Latil?
Among Census respondents with the surname Latil, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.6%) and Two or More Races (4.1%). 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 Latil in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.8% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Latil appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.8%), Hispanic (6.6%), Two or More Races (4.1%). 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 Latil (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 Latil mean?
A surname derived from the name of a town in southern France. 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 Latil (0.04 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 many people share the surname Latil?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.