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

Latney, 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 Latney surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Latney in America

Latney is the 52169th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Latney surname appeared 398 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 Latney.

We can also compare 2010 data for Latney 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 Latney

The surname Latney has its origins in England, with roots that can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from a location name, likely a small village or hamlet that no longer exists or has undergone significant changes in spelling over time.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, a census-like document that recorded landholders and their properties in various English counties. Here, the name is spelled as "Latnay", suggesting its evolution from an older place name.

During the 14th century, the Latney surname appears to have been concentrated in the counties of Gloucestershire and Somerset, with several references to individuals bearing this name in various parish records and legal documents of the time.

One notable mention is that of John Latney, a wealthy landowner from the village of Nettleton in Wiltshire, who was recorded in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of 1332. His descendants continued to hold land in the area for several generations, further establishing the Latney name in the region.

In the 16th century, the Latney family seems to have expanded their presence to other parts of England, with records showing individuals with this surname residing in counties such as Oxfordshire and Warwickshire.

One of the most prominent figures bearing the Latney name was Sir Thomas Latney, a successful merchant and landowner who lived from 1530 to 1591. He was a member of the Worshipful Company of Mercers and served as an alderman in the City of London.

Another notable Latney was Robert Latney, born in 1642 in Gloucestershire. He was a renowned scholar and theologian who authored several works on religious philosophy and served as a chaplain to King Charles II.

In the 18th century, the Latney family continued to maintain a presence in various parts of England, with several individuals achieving recognition in fields such as law, academia, and the military.

One such figure was Captain William Latney, who served in the British Army during the American Revolutionary War and was commended for his bravery in the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1775.

By the 19th century, the Latney surname had spread across the British Isles, with individuals bearing this name found in Scotland, Ireland, and Wales, as well as continuing their presence in various regions of England.

Mary Latney, born in 1801 in County Cork, Ireland, was a renowned poet and author whose works explored themes of nature, love, and Irish culture. Her collection of poems, "Songs of the Emerald Isle", published in 1845, was widely acclaimed and brought her recognition both in Ireland and abroad.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Latney

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

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

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