Explore the Family Name Laris
The meaning of Laris
1. Hispanic: altered form of Basque Lariz, a topographic name for someone who lived by an oak wood or a habitational name from Lariz in Biscay, Basque Country (Spain). 2. Americanized form of Polish Larysz (see Larish). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jorge, Jose, Everardo, Francisco, Guadalupe, Guillermo, Javier, Jesus, Jose Jesus, Josefina, Lourdes, Mario.
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How common is the last name Laris in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Laris saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name moved up from 37,319th place in 2000 to 36,900th place in 2010, which represents a growth rate of approximately 1.12 percent. Additionally, the number of individuals with the Laris surname also increased over this period, from 562 people in 2000 to 605 people in 2010, indicating a rise of about 7.65 percent. Despite these changes, the proportion of people named Laris per 100,000 remained stable at 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,319 | #36,900 | 1.12% |
| Count | 562 | 605 | 7.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.21 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Laris
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that there were shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Laris surname from 2000 to 2010. While no Asian/Pacific Islander, those from two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native were found with this surname, there was a decrease in the percentage of White individuals having this surname, dropping by 22.28 percent from 44.66 percent in 2000 to 34.71 percent in 2010. In contrast, the Hispanic representation among those with the surname Laris increased by 19.79 percent, from 52.85 percent to 63.31 percent during the same period. Interestingly, the percentage of Black individuals with the Laris surname dropped to zero in 2010 from a minor 1.60 percent in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 52.85% | 63.31% | 19.79% |
| White | 44.66% | 34.71% | -22.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.6% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |