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

Latiolais, 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 Latiolais surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Latiolais in America

Latiolais is the 17249th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Latiolais surname appeared 1,642 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 Latiolais.

We can also compare 2010 data for Latiolais 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 Latiolais

The surname Latiolais has its origins in France, dating back to the early 17th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French words "la tiolle," meaning "the tile" or "the roof tile," suggesting a connection to the occupation of a tilemaker or a person residing near a tile factory.

One of the earliest records of the Latiolais name can be found in the parish records of Saint-Martin-de-Ré, a commune on the Île de Ré off the western coast of France. The name appears in these records from the late 1600s, indicating its presence in the region during that period.

As the Latiolais family spread throughout France, they established roots in various regions, including Poitou, Anjou, and Normandy. The name underwent slight variations in spelling, such as Latiolais, Latiolais, and Latiollais, reflecting local dialectal influences.

Notably, the Latiolais surname gained prominence in the late 18th century when Jean-Baptiste Latiolais (1738-1814), a French navigator and explorer, embarked on several voyages to the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico. His contributions to mapping and charting the Gulf Coast region solidified the Latiolais name in the annals of maritime history.

Another prominent figure bearing the Latiolais surname was Émile Latiolais (1856-1928), a French architect and urban planner. He played a significant role in the reconstruction and modernization of Paris during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, leaving a lasting impact on the city's architectural landscape.

In the realm of literature, Marguerite Latiolais (1892-1976), a French novelist and poet, made her mark with her poignant works exploring themes of love, loss, and the human condition. Her novels, such as "Les Chemins de l'Aube" (The Paths of Dawn) and "Le Jardin des Souvenirs" (The Garden of Memories), garnered critical acclaim and solidified her reputation as a celebrated author.

Moving across the Atlantic, the Latiolais name can be traced back to French settlers who arrived in the Louisiana Territory during the 18th century. One notable figure from this era was Pierre Latiolais (1722-1798), a prosperous landowner and plantation owner in the Acadiana region of Louisiana. His descendants played a significant role in shaping the cultural and economic fabric of the area.

Lastly, in the field of music, Édouard Latiolais (1901-1982), a French composer and conductor, left an indelible mark on the classical music scene. His compositions, including symphonies, concertos, and chamber works, were widely performed and celebrated for their melodic richness and innovative harmonic structures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Latiolais

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

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

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