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

Latimore, 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 Latimore surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Latimore in America

Latimore is the 11988th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Latimore surname appeared 2,605 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Latimore.

We can also compare 2010 data for Latimore 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 Latimore

The surname Latimore has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "laet" meaning late, and "mor" meaning moor or marsh, suggesting that the name was initially given to someone who lived near a marshy area or arrived late to a settlement.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Lattemor." This record indicates that the name was already established in certain regions of England by the late 11th century.

In the 13th century, variations of the name such as "Latemor" and "Lattimer" began to appear in various historical documents, including the Pipe Rolls of Yorkshire and the Hundred Rolls of Oxfordshire.

One notable historical figure with the surname Latimore was Sir John Latimore, a prominent English lawyer and judge who lived from 1349 to 1413. He served as Chief Justice of the King's Bench during the reign of Henry IV.

Another individual of note was Thomas Latimore, born in 1567 in Gloucestershire, England. He was a Puritan preacher and author, known for his religious writings and sermons in the early 17th century.

In the 18th century, the Latimore family had established a presence in various parts of England, with records showing individuals bearing the name in counties such as Devon, Somerset, and Lancashire.

One of the most famous bearers of the Latimore name was the English poet and playwright Robert Latimore, born in 1742 in Derbyshire. He gained recognition for his satirical works and contributions to the literary scene of the late 18th century.

Another notable figure was Captain William Latimore, a British naval officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars. Born in 1776 in Dorset, he was commended for his bravery and leadership in several naval battles against the French fleet.

Throughout its history, the surname Latimore has also been associated with various place names in England, such as Latimer in Buckinghamshire and Lattimer in Lancashire, further highlighting its geographic origins and connections.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Latimore

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

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

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