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

Latona, 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 Latona surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Latona in America

Latona is the 19138th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Latona surname appeared 1,420 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 Latona.

We can also compare 2010 data for Latona 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 Latona

The surname LATONA is believed to have originated in Italy, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is speculated to have derived from the Latin term "latona," which was a name given to the ancient Roman goddess of the night. This connection suggests that the surname may have initially been associated with individuals residing in areas dedicated to the worship or veneration of this goddess.

One of the earliest documented references to the LATONA name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval manuscripts from the Cava de' Tirreni region in southern Italy. This codex, compiled in the 11th century, mentions several individuals bearing the surname, indicating its presence in the area during that time period.

In the 13th century, the name LATONA appeared in various records and documents from the Kingdom of Naples, which encompassed parts of southern Italy. One notable individual was Giovanni LATONA, a nobleman born in 1237 in the city of Salerno. He is mentioned in several charters and land grants from that era.

The LATONA surname has also been associated with certain place names, particularly in regions where the name was prevalent. For instance, there is a small town called Latona located in the province of Benevento, Campania, Italy. It is possible that the surname derived from this place name or vice versa, as it was a common practice for individuals to adopt surnames based on their place of origin.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Pietro LATONA (1430-1492) was recorded as a prominent scholar and humanist from Naples. He was known for his contributions to the study of classical literature and his translations of ancient Greek texts.

Another individual of historical significance was Girolamo LATONA (1572-1648), a Sicilian painter and architect from Palermo. He was renowned for his works in the Baroque style and his contributions to the architectural landscape of Sicily during the 17th century.

In the realm of literature, the Italian writer and poet Giambattista LATONA (1670-1727) gained recognition for his works, including the epic poem "La Gerusalemme Liberata" (The Jerusalem Delivered), which was inspired by the Crusades.

The LATONA surname has also been documented in other parts of Europe, such as Spain, where it is believed to have been introduced by Italian immigrants or through cultural and trade exchanges during various historical periods.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Latona

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

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

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