2000
#148,244
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 102
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Lattanze
An Italian surname potentially derived from the Latin "lactāre" meaning to suckle or nurse.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Lattanze. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Lattanze 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
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Lattanze in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Lattanze, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and Two or More Races (5.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Lattanze
The surname LATTANZE originated in Italy, with its earliest known records dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "lattanza," which means "milk" or "lactation." This suggests that the name may have been associated with those involved in the dairy industry or those living in areas known for their dairy production.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the LATTANZE surname can be found in the archives of the city of Siena, where a document from 1482 mentions a certain Giovanni LATTANZE, a farmer and cheese maker. Another notable mention is in a legal document from the city of Florence in 1517, which includes the name of a merchant named Tommaso LATTANZE.
During the 16th century, the LATTANZE family seems to have spread to other regions of Italy, with records indicating their presence in the cities of Naples and Palermo. One notable figure from this period was Antonio LATTANZE (1529-1592), a renowned sculptor and architect who worked on several prominent churches and palaces in Naples.
In the 17th century, the LATTANZE name appears in various historical records from the Papal States, with several members of the family holding positions within the Catholic Church. One such figure was Cardinal Pietro LATTANZE (1623-1697), who served as a diplomat and advisor to Pope Innocent XI.
As the centuries progressed, the LATTANZE surname continued to be found throughout Italy, with some families also migrating to other parts of Europe and the Americas. In the 19th century, a notable figure was the Italian writer and poet Giuseppina LATTANZE (1828-1892), whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human experience.
Other notable individuals bearing the LATTANZE surname include:
1. Luciano LATTANZE (1901-1987), an Italian painter and sculptor known for his abstract works.
2. Maria LATTANZE (1912-1998), an Italian opera singer who performed at renowned venues such as La Scala in Milan.
3. Giancarlo LATTANZE (1935-2011), an Italian film director and screenwriter, best known for his collaborations with acclaimed directors like Fellini and Pasolini.
4. Stefano LATTANZE (born 1972), an Italian architect and urban planner who has worked on several high-profile projects in major cities across Europe.
5. Alessandra LATTANZE (born 1981), an Italian journalist and author, known for her investigative reporting on social and political issues.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Lattanze
Among Census respondents with the surname Lattanze, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and Two or More Races (5.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Lattanze 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 Lattanze surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White84.0% · 100
- Hispanic or Latino5.0% · 6
- Two or more races5.0% · 6
- Black or African American2.5% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.5% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Lattanze
Lattanze 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
#139,228
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+18 bearers (+17.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 9,016 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
-1 bearers (-0.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,560 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #148,244 | 102 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #139,228 | 120 | 0.04 | +18 bearers (+17.6%) | Up 9,016 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.8%) | Down 3,560 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 Lattanze 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 | #139,228 | #142,788 | -2.6% |
| Count | 120 | 119 | -0.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Lattanze bearers went from 120 to 119 (-0.8% change). The surname moved down 3,560 positions in the national ranking, going from #139,228 to #142,788.
FAQ
Lattanze surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Lattanze?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Lattanze. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Lattanze?
Lattanze ranks #142,788 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 119 people with the surname Lattanze. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), 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 Lattanze.
Has Lattanze become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Lattanze went from 120 recorded bearers to 119. That is a decrease of 1 (-0.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #139,228 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Lattanze?
Among Census respondents with the surname Lattanze, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.0%) and Two or More Races (5.0%). 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 Lattanze in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.0% (100 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Lattanze appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (84.0%), Hispanic (5.0%), Two or More Races (5.0%). 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 Lattanze (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 Lattanze mean?
An Italian surname potentially derived from the Latin "lactāre" meaning to suckle or nurse. 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 Lattanze (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 Lattanze?
Find out how common the surname Lattanze is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.