Explore the Family Name Larner
The meaning of Larner
English: 1. variant of Lardner. 2. from a local pronunciation of the rare Suffolk surname Lawney, a habitational name possibly from places in northern France called Launay or L’Aunai (see Laney), but the earliest surname form, de Lauueney (1327) fits better with a different French placename, Lavenay (Sarthe), with vocalization of -v- to -w-.
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How common is the last name Larner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Larner' has seen a slight decrease over the span of a decade. The surname ranked 24,180 in 2000 and dropped to 26,008 by 2010, marking a decline of 7.56%. In terms of count, there were 972 individuals with this surname in 2000, and this decreased to 943 individuals by 2010, indicating a decrease of 2.98%. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 11.11%, from 0.36 in 2000 to 0.32 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,180 | #26,008 | -7.56% |
| Count | 972 | 943 | -2.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.32 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Larner
The Decennial U.S. Census data also reveals information about the ethnicity associated with the surname 'Larner'. In both 2000 and 2010, the surname was predominantly linked with White ethnicity, though there was a slight decrease of 1.65% over the decade. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races increased significantly by 72.36%, from 1.23% in 2000 to 2.12% in 2010. Additionally, the Hispanic representation within this surname group saw an increase of 18.66%. In contrast, categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native reported either no change or suppressed data for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.5% | 94.91% | -1.65% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 2.12% | 72.36% |
| Hispanic | 1.34% | 1.59% | 18.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.95% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |