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

Latortue, 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 Latortue surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Latortue in America

Latortue is the 64200th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Latortue surname appeared 310 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 Latortue.

We can also compare 2010 data for Latortue 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 Latortue

The surname LATORTUE has its origins in France, dating back to the 16th century. It is a French topographic name derived from the Old French words "la" meaning "the" and "tortue" meaning "tortoise" or "turtle." The name likely referred to someone who lived near a place where tortoises were found or to a person who had some association with tortoises, such as a breeder or trader.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LATORTUE appears in the parish records of Normandy in 1597, where a Jean LATORTUE is mentioned. The name can also be found in other parts of northern France during this period, suggesting it may have originated as a regional nickname or descriptive name.

In the 17th century, the LATORTUE name appears in several historical documents and manuscripts. For example, a Pierre LATORTUE is listed as a merchant in the city of Rouen in 1632, while a Jacques LATORTUE is recorded as a landowner in the village of Beauvais in 1671.

During the 18th century, the LATORTUE name began to spread beyond France as French settlers and explorers traveled to other parts of the world. One notable figure from this time was Louis LATORTUE, a French navigator born in 1712 who explored the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea.

In the 19th century, several individuals with the LATORTUE surname gained prominence in various fields. For instance, Émile LATORTUE (1831-1907) was a French politician and lawyer who served as a deputy in the National Assembly. Another prominent figure was Charles LATORTUE (1845-1923), a French painter known for his landscapes and still life works.

Another individual worth mentioning is Léon LATORTUE (1876-1942), a French novelist and playwright who wrote several popular works in the early 20th century. Additionally, there was André LATORTUE (1901-1978), a French architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris and other cities.

Throughout its history, the LATORTUE surname has maintained a strong presence in France, while also spreading to other countries through migration and exploration. Despite its humble origins as a descriptive name, it has been carried by individuals who have made significant contributions in various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Latortue

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

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

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