Explore the Family Name Laramore
The meaning of Laramore
English and Scottish: variant of Lorimer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Laramore in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Laramore has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname slid from 22,304 in 2000 to 24,325 in 2010, marking a decline of 9.06%. In terms of actual count, there were 1,078 people with this surname recorded in the 2000 census, falling slightly to 1,031 in 2010, translating to a decrease of 4.36%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Laramore surname per 100,000 population also decreased by 12.5% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #22,304 | #24,325 | -9.06% |
| Count | 1,078 | 1,031 | -4.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.4 | 0.35 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laramore
The Decennial U.S. Census data on the ethnic identity of individuals carrying the Laramore surname reveals some shifts over the ten-year period from 2000 to 2010. The majority identified as White, although this group saw a slight decrease from 77.83% in 2000 to 74.01% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Black experienced a modest increase from 18.09% to 19.79% over the decade. The most significant rise was observed in the Hispanic category, which jumped from 2.04% to 3.49%. The proportion of individuals identifying with two or more races also increased from 1.48% to 1.94%. No changes were noted in the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with both remaining at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.83% | 74.01% | -4.91% |
| Black | 18.09% | 19.79% | 9.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.04% | 3.49% | 71.08% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 1.94% | 31.08% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |