Explore the Family Name Larimore
The meaning of Larimore
Scottish and northern Irish: variant of Lorimer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Larimore in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Larimore has seen a slight shift in its popularity. In 2000, it was ranked 11,858 but dropped to 12,745 by 2010, indicating a decrease of approximately 7.48%. The number of people bearing the name Larimore however remained relatively stable, with only a marginal increase from 2,419 in 2000 to 2,421 in 2010 - a growth rate of 0.08%. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 also declined from 0.9 to 0.82, marking an 8.89% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,858 | #12,745 | -7.48% |
| Count | 2,419 | 2,421 | 0.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.9 | 0.82 | -8.89% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Larimore
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some interesting trends for those carrying the Larimore surname. The majority identify as White, although this percentage decreased slightly from 95.70% in 2000 to 93.93% in 2010. The figures showed increases in other ethnic identities over this decade. Notably, the Hispanic group saw a significant rise of 73.05%, while those identifying with two or more races increased by 32.04%. Black representation also experienced a boost of 34.74%, and those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native rose by 27.59%. The Asian/Pacific Islander group remained consistent at 0.62% across both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.7% | 93.93% | -1.85% |
| Hispanic | 1.41% | 2.44% | 73.05% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 1.36% | 32.04% |
| Black | 0.95% | 1.28% | 34.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.62% | 0.62% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.29% | 0.37% | 27.59% |