Explore the Family Name Larger
The meaning of Larger
German: topographic name for someone living near a larch tree or astand of larches, from Middle High German larche ‘larch’. Some characteristic forenames: German Aloys, Markus.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Larger in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Larger saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 58,692 in popularity with 323 counts, equating to a proportion of 0.12 per 100k. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 63,698, with the count dropping to 313. This represents a decrease in the proportion per 100k to 0.11, indicating an overall change of -8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,692 | #63,698 | -8.53% |
| Count | 323 | 313 | -3.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Larger
The same Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Larger. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no reported individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The majority of individuals with the surname identified as White, at 94.74% in 2000 and 94.25% in 2010. However, there was a small increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going from 4.02% in 2000 to 4.47% in 2010, a change of 11.19%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.74% | 94.25% | -0.52% |
| Hispanic | 4.02% | 4.47% | 11.19% |
| 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% |