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

LaTora, 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 LaTora surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of LaTora in America

LaTora is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The LaTora surname appeared 126 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 LaTora.

We can also compare 2010 data for LaTora 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 LaTora

The surname LATORA originates from Italy, specifically the region of Sicily, dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "latus," meaning "side" or "flank," possibly referring to a geographical location or a family's residence near a hillside or slope.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LATORA can be found in municipal records from the town of Palermo, Sicily, in the year 1467, where a certain Antonino LATORA is mentioned as a landowner. This suggests that the name was already established in the region during that time period.

The LATORA surname appears to have been concentrated in various towns and villages across western Sicily, particularly in the provinces of Palermo, Trapani, and Agrigento. Some variations in spelling, such as "Latorra" and "Lattora," can also be found in historical documents from the region.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Girolamo LATORA (c. 1520-1595) was a renowned architect and engineer from Palermo. He is credited with the design and construction of several churches and notable buildings in Sicily, including the Church of San Giuseppe dei Teatini in Palermo.

Another prominent individual with the LATORA surname was Vincenzo LATORA (1733-1805), a Sicilian painter and sculptor active during the Baroque period. His works can be found in various churches and museums across Sicily, showcasing his mastery of the Baroque style.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe LATORA (1823-1896) was a Italian politician and lawyer from Palermo. He served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies, the lower house of the Italian Parliament, representing his hometown from 1867 to 1876.

Moving into the 20th century, Salvatore LATORA (1902-1987) was a renowned Sicilian writer and poet. He published several collections of poetry and prose, exploring themes of Sicilian culture, identity, and the natural beauty of the island.

Lastly, Antonio LATORA (1941-2013) was a respected Italian architect and urban planner from Palermo. He was instrumental in the restoration and preservation of numerous historical buildings and landmarks throughout Sicily, contributing significantly to the preservation of the region's architectural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name LaTora

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

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

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