Explore the Family Name Larin
The meaning of Larin
1. Spanish (León and Cantabria; Larín): probably a habitational name from any of several places called Larín in A Coruña and Lugo provinces (Galicia). 2. Russian: patronymic from the personal name Larya, a pet form of Ilary and Ilarion (both from Greek hilaros ‘joyful’; compare Hillary). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Alfredo, Benito, Cesar, Eduardo, Lino, Alonzo, Beatriz, Carlos, Emilia, Enrique, Isaura.
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How common is the last name Larin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Larin" has seen a significant increase in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 29,543 and by 2010, it had climbed to 25,518 - a growth of approximately 13.62%. In terms of sheer numbers, the count of people with the surname Larin went from 753 in 2000 to 968 in 2010, a rise of 28.55%. The proportion of people named Larin per 100,000 also saw an upswing of 17.86%, moving from 0.28 to 0.33.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,543 | #25,518 | 13.62% |
| Count | 753 | 968 | 28.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.33 | 17.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Larin
Turning to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Larin identified as Hispanic in 2010, accounting for 77.27% of all Larins, a growth of 13.20% since 2000. The second largest group identified as White, although their proportion decreased from 27.36% in 2000 to 20.04% in 2010. A small percentage of Larins identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, increasing slightly from 1.99% in 2000 to 2.17% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of Larins identifying with two or more races dropped to zero in 2010, down from 1.73% in 2000. There were no Larins who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 68.26% | 77.27% | 13.2% |
| White | 27.36% | 20.04% | -26.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.99% | 2.17% | 9.05% |
| Two or More Races | 1.73% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |