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

Lattery, 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 Lattery surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lattery in America

Lattery is the 110286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lattery surname appeared 160 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 Lattery.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lattery 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 Lattery

The surname Lattery has its origins in Ireland, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old Irish word "lathair," meaning "place of mud" or "muddy spot." The name likely referred to someone who lived in a particularly muddy area or near a muddy ford.

The earliest known reference to the name Lattery can be found in the Annals of the Four Masters, a historical chronicle compiled in the 17th century by Irish Franciscan monks. In this text, the name appears as "O'Lathaire," indicating its patronymic origins.

One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name Lattery was Brian O'Lathaire, who lived in County Mayo in the late 13th century. He was a member of a prominent Gaelic family and is mentioned in local records as a landowner and chieftain.

In the 16th century, the name Lattery began to appear in its more modern spelling, likely due to the influence of English scribes and record-keepers. One notable figure from this period was Seán Lattery, a soldier who fought alongside Hugh O'Neill during the Nine Years' War against English rule in Ireland.

As the centuries passed, the Lattery name spread across Ireland and took on various spellings, such as Lattry, Lattrey, and Lathery. In the 18th century, a prominent member of the family was Bridget Lattery, a philanthropist and patron of the arts in County Cork, who was known for her support of local artists and writers.

Another notable individual with the surname Lattery was Michael Lattery, born in 1795 in County Tipperary. He was a renowned scholar and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of the Irish language and its preservation during a time of cultural suppression.

In the 19th century, the Lattery name can be found in various historical records and documents, including parish registers and land deeds. One example is John Lattery, a merchant and landowner in County Limerick, who was born in 1820 and played an influential role in the local community.

As the Lattery surname spread throughout Ireland and beyond, it has continued to maintain a strong connection to its historical roots and the rich cultural heritage of the Emerald Isle.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lattery

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

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

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