Explore the Family Name Lardy
The meaning of Lardy
1. Altered form of French L’Hardy: variant, with definite article l’, of Hardy, a nickname for a brave or foolhardy man. Compare Lardie 1. 2. French: habitational name from a place called Lardy, in Dordogne and Essonne. 3. German: probably of French origin (see above). Some characteristic forenames: French Jean Claude, Philippe. German Gotthard, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Lardy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lardy has seen a decrease in the 2000 and 2010 period. In 2000, the surname was ranked 55,732 with a count of 344 individuals bearing the name, which equated to a proportion of 0.13 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank fell to 71,265 with only 274 instances, representing a drop of 20.35 percent. The proportion per 100,000 also declined by 30.77 percent to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,732 | #71,265 | -27.87% |
| Count | 344 | 274 | -20.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.09 | -30.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lardy
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Lardy also experienced changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of those with the last name Lardy identified as White, making up 94.19 percent in 2000 and 91.61 percent in 2010 - a decrease of 2.74 percent. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in either year. The number of Black individuals with the surname dropped from 4.07 percent to 3.28 percent. Meanwhile, the number of individuals identifying as two or more races increased to 2.19 percent and those identifying as Hispanic rose to 2.55 percent by 2010. There were no recorded changes among American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals bearing the surname Lardy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.19% | 91.61% | -2.74% |
| Black | 4.07% | 3.28% | -19.41% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.55% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.19% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |