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

Latshaw, 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 Latshaw surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Latshaw in America

Latshaw is the 17874th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Latshaw surname appeared 1,565 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Latshaw.

We can also compare 2010 data for Latshaw 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 Latshaw

The surname Latshaw has its origins in the German state of Bavaria, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Latt," which means a wooden bar or plank, and "Schau," meaning a shelter or hut. This suggests that the name may have referred to a person who lived in a wooden hut or a builder of such structures.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the parish records of the town of Nuremberg, where a certain Hans Latshaw was mentioned in a document dated 1582. This indicates that the name was already in use during that time period and was likely established in the region for several generations prior.

In the 17th century, the Latshaw family is known to have resided in the village of Prichsenstadt, located in the district of Kitzingen, Lower Franconia. This area was a hub for woodworkers and carpenters, which further supports the theory that the name was associated with individuals involved in the construction of wooden structures.

The name Latshaw has also been found in various historical records, such as the Würzburg Episcopal Archives, which contain documents mentioning individuals with this surname from the late 16th and early 17th centuries. One notable entry is that of Johann Latshaw, a woodcarver who was commissioned to create intricate carvings for the local church in 1615.

As the Latshaw family spread across Europe, variations in the spelling of the name emerged, including Latshau, Latshawe, and Latschau. In the 18th century, several members of the Latshaw family immigrated to the American colonies, with one of the earliest recorded arrivals being Johann Christoph Latshaw, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1738.

Among the notable individuals bearing the Latshaw surname throughout history are:

1. Michael Latshaw (1793-1868), a German-American artist known for his landscape paintings and portraits.
2. Wilhelm Latshaw (1822-1898), a German philosopher and educator who taught at the University of Heidelberg.
3. Eliza Latshaw (1856-1930), an American activist and advocate for women's suffrage.
4. Heinrich Latshaw (1877-1943), a German-born architect who designed several prominent buildings in New York City.
5. Gertrude Latshaw (1901-1988), an American botanist and educator who made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy.

The surname Latshaw has a rich history deeply rooted in the German regions of Bavaria and Franconia, with its origins likely stemming from the occupation of woodworkers and builders. Despite variations in spelling over the centuries, the name has retained its distinct identity and has been carried by numerous individuals across various fields and professions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Latshaw

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

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

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