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UK surname

Latty

An anglicized variation of the Irish surname Ó Lachtnáin, meaning descendant of Lachtnán.

In the 1881 census there were 107 people recorded with the Latty surname, ranking it #18,982 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 273, ranked #15,800, up from #18,982 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Fareham, London parishes and Woodhorn. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Northumberland, Cherwell and Torridge.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Latty is 306 in 1999. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 155.1%.

1881 census count

107

Ranked #18,982

Modern count

273

2016, ranked #15,800

Peak year

1999

306 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Latty had 107 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #18,982 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 273 in 2016, ranked #15,800.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 169 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living.

Latty surname distribution map

The map shows where the Latty surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Latty surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Latty over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 103 #16,835
1861 historical 95 #21,768
1881 historical 107 #18,982
1891 historical 125 #20,713
1901 historical 131 #19,552
1911 historical 169 #16,564
1997 modern 274 #14,374
1998 modern 305 #13,753
1999 modern 306 #13,782
2000 modern 299 #13,937
2001 modern 289 #14,069
2002 modern 279 #14,693
2003 modern 263 #15,109
2004 modern 275 #14,717
2005 modern 285 #14,273
2006 modern 281 #14,500
2007 modern 276 #14,855
2008 modern 285 #14,647
2009 modern 281 #15,098
2010 modern 297 #14,841
2011 modern 291 #14,903
2012 modern 286 #15,012
2013 modern 283 #15,401
2014 modern 274 #15,877
2015 modern 271 #15,881
2016 modern 273 #15,800

Geography

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Where Lattys are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Fareham, London parishes, Woodhorn, Gateshead and Long Benton. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Northumberland, Cherwell, Torridge and Waltham Forest. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Fareham Hampshire
2 London parishes London 1
3 Woodhorn Northumberland
4 Gateshead Durham
5 Long Benton Northumberland

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Northumberland 032 Northumberland
2 Northumberland 023 Northumberland
3 Cherwell 013 Cherwell
4 Torridge 008 Torridge
5 Waltham Forest 020 Waltham Forest

Forenames

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First names often paired with Latty

These lists show first names that appear often with the Latty surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Latty

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Latty, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living

Nationally, the Latty surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Inner Suburbs and Small Town Living, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Latty household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Families with resident dependent children (but not students) are common. Established family groups and White ethnicity predominate, as do individuals born in the UK. They are more likely than the Supergroup average to have been resident in their terraced, semi-detached, or detached houses for more than one year. Levels of multiple car ownership are high. Properties are owned and typically have surplus living space. Associate professionals and administrative occupations are prevalent, and parents are likely to be in middle age or approaching retirement. Educational attainment is above the Supergroup average. Scattered developments and concentrations are found in many small towns.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Latty is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Latty is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Latty falls in decile 3 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Latty is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Latty, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Latty

The surname Latty is believed to have originated in France, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is a locational surname, derived from the old French word "latte," which means a lath or thin strip of wood used in construction. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near a lathmaker's workshop or a place where laths were produced.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Lati." This historical record compiled by order of William the Conqueror provides valuable insights into the distribution of surnames and their variations across England in the 11th century.

In the 13th century, the name Latty was documented in various forms, such as "Latti" and "Lattye," in the Hundred Rolls of England, a census-like record that lists individuals and their landholdings. This indicates the widespread use of the name during that period.

Among notable individuals who bore the surname Latty, one can mention John Latty, a prominent English landowner and politician who lived in the 15th century. He served as a Member of Parliament for Hertfordshire in 1472 and played a significant role in local affairs.

Another individual of note is Sir Thomas Latty, a renowned English lawyer and judge who lived between 1566 and 1637. He served as a Justice of the King's Bench and became highly respected for his legal expertise and contributions to the development of English common law.

In the 18th century, the name Latty gained prominence in France with the birth of Marie-Joseph Latty (1743-1820), a French dramatist and librettist known for his works in the opera genre. His plays and libretti were widely acclaimed and performed in various theaters across France.

Moving into the 19th century, one cannot overlook the contributions of Edouard Latty (1828-1898), a French jurist and legal scholar. He served as a professor of law at the University of Paris and wrote extensively on various aspects of civil law, leaving a lasting impact on legal education in France.

Lastly, it is worth mentioning Louis Latty (1863-1929), a notable French businessman and industrialist. He played a pivotal role in the development of the French automobile industry and was instrumental in the establishment of several successful automotive companies during the early 20th century.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Latty families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Latty surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Northumberland leads with 38 Lattys recorded in 1881 and an index of 24.48x.

County Total Index
Northumberland 38 24.48x
Dorset 20 29.20x
Middlesex 13 1.25x
Yorkshire 11 1.06x
Wiltshire 8 8.67x
Durham 6 1.93x
Hampshire 4 1.87x
Devon 2 0.92x
Glamorgan 2 1.10x
Worcestershire 2 1.47x
Surrey 1 0.20x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Bedlington in Northumberland leads with 11 Lattys recorded in 1881 and an index of 212.36x.

Place Total Index
Bedlington 11 212.36x
Leeds 10 17.13x
North Seaton 9 1384.62x
Bethnal Green London 8 17.65x
Melcombe Regis 8 281.69x
Gateshead 6 25.82x
Portland 6 163.04x
Bridport 5 354.61x
Milford 5 1020.41x
Weetslade 5 1851.85x
Horton 4 519.48x
Westminster St John 4 31.47x
Fareham 3 116.73x
Fisherton Anger 3 175.44x
Longbenton 3 45.59x
Morpeth Castle 2 2500.00x
Plymouth Charles The 2 20.90x
Whitley 2 400.00x
Worcester St Nicholas 2 307.69x
Bradpole 1 178.57x
Cardiff St John 1 16.86x
Clase 1 14.79x
Kensington London 1 1.72x
Lofthouse 1 64.94x
Mitford 1 1250.00x
Newcastle On Tyne All Sts 1 10.79x
Portsea 1 2.39x
Reigate Foreign 1 18.15x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Latty surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Mary 7
Ann 5
Emma 5
Sarah 3
Annie 2
Elizabeth 2
Ellen 2
Margaret 2
Alice 1
Amelia 1
Anna 1
Bertha 1
Dorothy 1
Eleanor 1
Eliz. 1
Eliz.J. 1
Eliza 1
Ellenor 1
Fanny 1
Francis 1
Harriett 1
Isabella 1
Isablla 1
Jane 1
Kathleen 1
Mabel 1
Margery 1
Martha 1
Rachael 1
Rebecca 1
Rosa 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Latty surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
William 12
James 9
John 5
Robert 5
George 4
Albert 2
Ernest 2
Matthew 2
Thomas 2
Walter 2
Anthony 1
Arthur 1
Benjamin 1
Charles 1
David 1
Fred 1
Frederick 1
Henry 1
Joseph 1
Robt.J. 1

FAQ

Latty surname: questions and answers

How common was the Latty surname in 1881?

In 1881, 107 people were recorded with the Latty surname. That placed it at #18,982 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Latty surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 273 in 2016. That gives Latty a modern rank of #15,800.

What does the Latty surname mean?

An anglicized variation of the Irish surname Ó Lachtnáin, meaning descendant of Lachtnán.

What does the Latty map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Latty bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.