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

Latsis, 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 Latsis surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Latsis in America

Latsis is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Latsis surname appeared 107 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 Latsis.

The history of the last name Latsis

The surname LATSIS originated from Greece, with its roots tracing back to the late 18th century. It is believed to be derived from the Greek word "latsio," which translates to "oil" or "olive oil." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals involved in the production or trade of olive oil, a staple industry in Greece.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the LATSIS surname can be found in historical documents from the island of Crete, where several families bearing this name resided in the late 1700s. The name was also prevalent in other regions of Greece, such as the Peloponnese peninsula and the Aegean islands.

In the 19th century, the LATSIS surname gained prominence with the rise of the Latsis shipping dynasty. Marinos Latsis (1808-1884), a successful merchant and shipowner from the island of Symi, established a thriving maritime business that would be passed down through generations. His son, Panagis Latsis (1845-1926), further expanded the family's shipping empire, becoming one of the wealthiest individuals in Greece at the time.

Another notable figure bearing the LATSIS surname was Ioannis Latsis (1872-1952), a Greek politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Greece from 1949 to 1950. He played a crucial role in the country's post-World War II reconstruction efforts and the establishment of closer ties with the United States.

In the field of arts and culture, the LATSIS surname is associated with Marinos Latsis (1897-1980), a celebrated Greek painter known for his landscapes and seascapes. His works are widely celebrated and exhibited in galleries throughout Greece and internationally.

The LATSIS surname has also been linked to various place names in Greece, such as the village of Latsia on the island of Crete, which likely derived its name from the presence of olive oil production in the area.

Throughout history, the LATSIS surname has been recorded with slight variations in spelling, including Latsios, Latsiou, and Latsios, reflecting the linguistic diversity and regional dialects within Greece.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Latsis

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

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 Latsis 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.

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

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