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

Latka, 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 Latka surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Latka in America

Latka is the 55386th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Latka surname appeared 371 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 Latka.

We can also compare 2010 data for Latka 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 Latka

The surname Latka has its origins in Poland, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Polish word "latka," which means "small branch" or "twig." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near or worked with trees or in a forested area.

One of the earliest known references to the surname Latka can be found in the records of the town of Krakow, where a merchant named Jan Latka was mentioned in a document from 1572. Another early record comes from the village of Wola Krzysztoporska, where a farmer named Maciej Latka was listed in the local census of 1587.

In the 17th century, the name began to appear in other parts of Poland, including the regions of Greater Poland and Silesia. During this period, variations in spelling also emerged, such as Latko, Latkov, and Latkiewicz.

One notable individual bearing the surname Latka was Stanisław Latka (1646-1718), a Catholic priest and theologian from the town of Poznań. He is known for his work in promoting education and establishing several schools in the region.

Another figure of historical significance was Andrzej Latka (1784-1862), a Polish revolutionary who fought against the Russian Empire during the November Uprising of 1830-1831. He was captured and exiled to Siberia for his involvement in the rebellion.

The 19th century also saw the emergence of a prominent Latka family in the city of Łódź, where they were successful textile manufacturers. One member of this family, Franciszek Latka (1823-1891), was a prominent industrialist and philanthropist who helped establish several charitable organizations in the city.

In the early 20th century, the name Latka gained further recognition with the birth of Antoni Latka (1905-1989), a celebrated Polish painter and graphic artist known for his landscape paintings and depictions of rural life.

Another noteworthy individual was Józef Latka (1920-2005), a Polish soldier who fought in World War II and later became a respected author and historian, writing extensively about the Polish resistance movement during the war.

While the surname Latka is not among the most common in Poland today, it has a rich history and has been borne by individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, including religion, art, literature, and the fight for national independence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Latka

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

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

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