Explore the Family Name Larmer
The meaning of Larmer
Scottish, northern Irish, and English: variant of Lorimer or Larmour.
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How common is the last name Larmer in the United States?
The Larmer surname has seen a decline in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Larmer was ranked 49,366th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had fallen to the 52,619th position – a decrease of 6.59%. The number of people with the Larmer surname also slightly decreased during this period from 400 to 394, marking a small drop of 1.5%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Larmer per 100,000 people also fell by 13.33%, from 0.15 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,366 | #52,619 | -6.59% |
| Count | 400 | 394 | -1.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Larmer
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity of those bearing the Larmer surname. In 2000, the majority of Larmers identified as White (93.75%), a figure that increased to 97.97% by 2010. However, the representation of other ethnicities among individuals with the Larmer surname changed significantly over the decade. In 2000, there were a small number of Larmers who identified as either Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native (each making up 1.25% of the total). Additionally, 3% reported having two or more races. By 2010, these percentages had all dropped to zero. The Asian/Pacific Islander and Black categories remained at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.75% | 97.97% | 4.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.25% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.25% | 0% | 0% |