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

Latimer, 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 Latimer surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Latimer in America

Latimer is the 3653rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Latimer surname appeared 9,733 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Latimer.

We can also compare 2010 data for Latimer 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 Latimer

The surname Latimer originates from the country of England and dates back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old French words "le atimer," which translates to "the keeper of the storage room" or "storekeeper." This suggests that the name likely originated from a family occupation or trade.

The name can be traced back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Latimer" and "Latemer." This was a survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror, and it recorded the names of landowners and their holdings. The presence of the name in this historical record indicates that the Latimer family had already established themselves in England by the 11th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name is found in the Pipe Rolls of Northamptonshire in 1176, which mentions a William Latimer. This further solidifies the name's presence in medieval England. Additionally, the name is associated with the village of Latimer in Buckinghamshire, which may have been named after the family or vice versa.

Several notable individuals throughout history have borne the surname Latimer. One of the most famous is Hugh Latimer (c. 1485-1555), a renowned English Protestant reformer and one of the leading figures in the English Reformation. He was a preacher and a Bishop of Worcester who was eventually burned at the stake for his religious beliefs during the reign of Queen Mary I.

Another prominent figure was William Latimer (c. 1460-1545), a Yorkshire landowner and Member of Parliament during the Tudor period. He is notable for his involvement in the Pilgrimage of Grace, a large uprising against the policies of Henry VIII.

In the 17th century, John Latimer (1648-1694) was an English merchant and politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Northampton. He was also the Governor of the East India Company from 1690 to 1692.

In the 18th century, Isaac Latimer (1716-1801) was a British naval officer who served during the Seven Years' War and the American Revolutionary War. He is particularly remembered for his role in the Battle of Martinique in 1779.

Lastly, Thomas Latimer (1801-1888) was a British politician and Member of Parliament for Aylesbury from 1835 to 1857. He was also a noted barrister and served as a Queen's Counsel.

While the name has evolved over time, with variations such as Lattimer and Lattymore appearing, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period and the occupation of a storekeeper in England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Latimer

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

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

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