Explore the Family Name Larez
The meaning of Larez
Spanish (Lárez): 1. probably a variant of Lares. 2. alternatively, perhaps a patronymic from Lara. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Pedro, Adolfo, Alicia, Armando, Ascencion, Conrado, Fortino, Guadalupe, Juan, Juana, Leandro, Lino.
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How common is the last name Larez in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Larez has slightly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 33,425 in terms of frequency, rising to rank 33,410 in 2010, representing a minor change of 0.04 percent. The number of individuals bearing this last name also grew from 644 in 2000 to 683 in 2010, which corresponds to a 6.06 percent increase. Despite this growth in absolute numbers, the proportion of people with the Larez surname per 100,000 decreased by 4.17 percent over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,425 | #33,410 | 0.04% |
| Count | 644 | 683 | 6.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Larez
When considering the ethnic identity associated with the surname Larez, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity remains dominant, accounting for 89.44 percent in 2000 and increasing slightly to 90.78 percent in 2010. Individuals identifying as White recorded a decrease from 8.85 percent in 2000 to 5.71 percent in 2010, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a significant rise from 0.78 percent to 2.05 percent. Interestingly, the category of "Two or more races" emerged in 2010 at 1.02 percent, where it was previously unrecorded in 2000. There were no changes for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities, remaining at 0 percent throughout both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.44% | 90.78% | 1.5% |
| White | 8.85% | 5.71% | -35.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.78% | 2.05% | 162.82% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.02% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |