Explore the Family Name Larmour
The meaning of Larmour
Irish (northern), Scottish, and English: possibly a variant of Armour, with fused Old French definite article le, but the name is recorded only from the 19th century so it may be a modern alteration of some other name such as Lorimer or Larner.
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How common is the last name Larmour in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Larmour has seen a slight decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 77,222 with a count of 231 and a proportion per 100k of 0.09. By 2010, the rank had fallen to 81,458, the count slightly increased to 232, but the proportion per 100k dropped to 0.08. This represents a change in rank of -5.49%, a negligible increase in count of 0.43% and a decrease in proportion per 100k of -11.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #77,222 | #81,458 | -5.49% |
| Count | 231 | 232 | 0.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Larmour
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals bearing the surname Larmour identified as White, with 94.81% in 2000 and a marginal decrease to 94.40% in 2010. Those identifying with two or more races represented 3.03% in 2000, decreasing to 2.16% in 2010. Other ethnicities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native had no representation under this surname in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.81% | 94.4% | -0.43% |
| Two or More Races | 3.03% | 2.16% | -28.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |