Explore the Family Name Larder
The meaning of Larder
English (mainly Lincolnshire): occupational name from a simplified form of Middle English larderer, a derivative of Old French lardier, originally ‘tub to keep bacon in’, later, ‘room in which to keep bacon and other meat’. Compare Lardner.
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How common is the last name Larder in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Larder has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Larder's rank was 111,740 with 146 counts, representing a proportion of 0.05 per 100,000 people. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 120,187 with 144 counts, maintaining the same proportion per 100,000 people. This represents a change of -7.56 in rank and -1.37 in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #111,740 | #120,187 | -7.56% |
| Count | 146 | 144 | -1.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Larder
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Larder identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 96.58% of Larders were White, dropping to 90.97% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 0% in 2000 to 4.17% in 2010. No Larders identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The number identifying with two or more races remained at 0 throughout this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.58% | 90.97% | -5.81% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.17% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |