2000
#115,489
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 140
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Latora
An Italian surname derived from the Latin phrase "lata ora" meaning "wide shore".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Latora. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Latora surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Latora in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Latora, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (5.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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 Some variations in spelling, such as "Latorra" and "Lattora," can also be found in historical documents from the region.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Latora
Among Census respondents with the surname Latora, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (5.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Latora bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Latora surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White82.3% · 93
- Hispanic or Latino7.1% · 8
- Asian and Pacific Islander5.3% · 6
- Two or more races4.4% · 5
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Latora
Latora appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#133,863
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 126
-14 bearers (-10.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 18,374 places
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
-13 bearers (-10.3%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,358 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #115,489 | 140 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #133,863 | 126 | 0.04 | -14 bearers (-10.0%) | Down 18,374 places |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | -13 bearers (-10.3%) | Down 13,358 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Latora surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #133,863 | #147,221 | -10.0% |
| Count | 126 | 113 | -10.3% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Latora bearers went from 126 to 113 (-10.3% change). The surname moved down 13,358 positions in the national ranking, going from #133,863 to #147,221.
FAQ
Latora surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Latora?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Latora. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Latora?
Latora ranks #147,221 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 113 people with the surname Latora. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Latora.
Has Latora become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Latora went from 126 recorded bearers to 113. That is a decrease of 13 (-10.3%). In the national ranking it fell from #133,863 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Latora?
Among Census respondents with the surname Latora, the largest self-reported group is White at 82.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (5.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Latora in the 2020 Census, accounting for 82.3% (93 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Latora appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (82.3%), Hispanic (7.1%), Asian/Pacific Islander (5.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Latora (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Latora mean?
An Italian surname derived from the Latin phrase "lata ora" meaning "wide shore". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Latora (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Latora?
If you just want to know how common the surname Latora is, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.