Explore the Family Name Larcher
The meaning of Larcher
1. French: variant, with fused definite article l’, of Archer ‘bowman’. It is also found in England, as a surname of Huguenot origin. 2. German (Tyrol): topographic name fore someone dwelling at a larch tree or larch woods, see Larch. Some characteristic forenames: French Emile, Gaston, Michel.
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How common is the last name Larcher in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Larcher has significantly declined between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 66,878th in terms of popularity, but by 2010, its ranking had dropped to 133,863rd, a change of over 100%. Furthermore, the number of people with this surname decreased from 276 to 126 during this period, reflecting a decline of 54.35%. The proportion per 100,000 also reduced from 0.1 to 0.04, marking a 60% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #133,863 | -100.16% |
| Count | 276 | 126 | -54.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.04 | -60% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Larcher
In terms of ethnic identity, the census data reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. Of those who identified as White, there was a decrease from 83.33% to 75.40%. On the other hand, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black increased from 12.68% to 17.46%, marking a significant increase of 37.70%. Those identifying as Hispanic appeared in 2010's data at 5.56%, despite being absent from the 2000 data. There was no recorded change for those of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity. The data also reflects that those identifying with two or more races were present in 2000 at 2.17%, but this category was absent from the 2010 data. This information is based on the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.33% | 75.4% | -9.52% |
| Black | 12.68% | 17.46% | 37.7% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 5.56% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.17% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |