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

Latunski, 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 Latunski surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Latunski in America

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

The Latunski 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 Latunski.

The history of the last name Latunski

The surname LATUNSKI originates from Poland, with roots that can be traced back to the 17th century. The name is derived from the Polish word "latun," which means "brass" or "latten." It is believed that the surname was initially given to individuals who worked as brass or latten metalworkers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LATUNSKI name can be found in the town of Krakow, where a blacksmith named Maciej LATUNSKI was listed in the city's municipal records in 1632. The name also appears in several church records from the surrounding villages, indicating that it was a common surname among metalworkers in the region.

During the 18th century, the LATUNSKI family spread across various parts of Poland, with notable individuals including Jan LATUNSKI (1712-1789), a renowned bell maker from the village of Wieluń, and Tomasz LATUNSKI (1735-1801), a highly skilled coppersmith who worked in the city of Warsaw.

In the 19th century, the surname gained prominence with the birth of Stanisław LATUNSKI (1834-1912), a prominent Polish engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the field of metallurgy. His work on improving brass and bronze alloys earned him international recognition and helped establish the LATUNSKI name as a symbol of excellence in metalworking.

Another notable figure from this period was Józef LATUNSKI (1856-1932), a celebrated sculptor and artist whose intricate brass and bronze sculptures adorned many churches and public buildings throughout Poland.

As the LATUNSKI family continued to grow and spread across Europe, the name appeared in various historical records and documents. For example, in the early 20th century, a merchant named Andrzej LATUNSKI (1890-1968) was recorded in the city of Gdańsk, where he operated a successful brass and copper trading business.

Throughout its history, the LATUNSKI surname has been associated with excellence in metalworking, craftsmanship, and artistic expression. While the name may have evolved over time, its roots remain firmly embedded in the rich cultural heritage of Poland and its proud tradition of metalsmithing.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Latunski

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

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

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