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

Latson, 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 Latson surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Latson in America

Latson is the 16765th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Latson surname appeared 1,704 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 Latson.

We can also compare 2010 data for Latson 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 Latson

The surname Latson originated in England during the medieval era, specifically in the county of Lancashire. It is believed to derive from the Old English words "lat" and "sun," which together mean "late son" or "last son." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive surname given to a child born later in life to their parents.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Latson surname can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Latessune." This entry indicates that individuals bearing this name were present in England during the Norman Conquest.

During the 13th century, the name evolved into various spellings, such as "Lattesun" and "Lattsun," reflecting the fluidity of surname spellings at that time. These variations can be found in medieval records and documents from Lancashire and surrounding areas.

A notable early bearer of the Latson surname was Sir William Latson, a knight who lived in the 14th century. He was a prominent landowner in the village of Latsun, which is believed to have derived its name from the Latson family.

In the 16th century, John Latson (1521-1586) was a renowned scholar and theologian who served as the Bishop of Winchester. He played a significant role in the English Reformation and was known for his extensive writings on religious matters.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth Latson (1698-1772), a pioneering businesswoman who established a successful textile company in Lancashire. Her entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen were remarkable for a woman of her time.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Latson surname spread to other parts of England, as well as to Scotland and Ireland. This dispersal was likely due to migration and the pursuit of new opportunities.

One notable Scottish bearer of the name was James Latson (1745-1822), a prominent lawyer and legal scholar who made significant contributions to the development of Scottish law.

In Ireland, the Latson family can trace their roots back to the 18th century, when they settled in County Cork. One notable Irish Latson was Michael Latson (1810-1879), a renowned poet and author who celebrated Irish culture and heritage through his works.

As the Latson surname spread across the British Isles, variations in spelling continued to emerge, including Lattson, Laytson, and Leytson. These variations reflect the regional dialects and accents of different areas, as well as the individual preferences of families.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Latson

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

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

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