Explore the Family Name Larrea
The meaning of Larrea
Basque: habitational name from any of the places in the Basque Country called Larrea, from larre ‘pasture, meadow’ + the definite article -a. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Luis, Fernando, Francisco, Gustavo, Javier, Pablo, Alberto, Armando, Ernesto, Guillermo, Maria Dolores.
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How common is the last name Larrea in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Larrea has grown in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 21,590 and by 2010 it had risen to rank 18,715, marking a 13.32% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 1,126 in 2000 to 1,468 in 2010, showing a substantial growth of 30.37%. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, the surname Larrea moved from representing 0.42 individuals in 2000 to 0.5 individuals in 2010, reflecting a rise of 19.05%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,590 | #18,715 | 13.32% |
| Count | 1,126 | 1,468 | 30.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.5 | 19.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Larrea
The ethnicity associated with the surname Larrea also showed changes between 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. While no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black with this surname in 2000, there appeared to be some representation in these groups by 2010, with 0.61% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and 0.41% identifying as Black. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased from 18.12% to 13.90%, a change of -23.29%. However, the largest ethnic identity associated with Larrea continued to be Hispanic, growing from 81.08% in 2000 to 84.74% in 2010, an increase of 4.51%. There were no records for people identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or Two or more races for both years surveyed.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 81.08% | 84.74% | 4.51% |
| White | 18.12% | 13.9% | -23.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.61% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0.41% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |