Explore the Family Name Larr
The meaning of Larr
Americanized form of German Lahr.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Larr in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Larr' has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 52,500 in terms of frequency, but by 2010, it had fallen to a rank of 60,790, indicating a drop of approximately 15.79%. The count of individuals with the surname 'Larr' also followed a similar trend, decreasing from 371 in 2000 to 331 in 2010, reflecting a decline of 10.78%. Furthermore, the proportion per 100k population also saw a reduction of 21.43%, going down from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,500 | #60,790 | -15.79% |
| Count | 371 | 331 | -10.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Larr
When considering the ethnicity of those with the surname 'Larr', according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. However, the percentage of those identifying as white increased slightly from 85.98% to 88.52% over this period. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities decreased notably from 2.16% to 1.51%. The proportion of people with Hispanic identity dropped dramatically by 43.92% from 4.85% to 2.72%. Interestingly, individuals who identified as black showed an increase from 5.12% to 5.74% during the same time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.98% | 88.52% | 2.95% |
| Black | 5.12% | 5.74% | 12.11% |
| Hispanic | 4.85% | 2.72% | -43.92% |
| Two or More Races | 2.16% | 1.51% | -30.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |