Explore the Family Name Larrick
The meaning of Larrick
Americanized form of French La Roque (see Laroque). This surname is found mainly in OH and VA. Compare Larick. History: The Larricks trace thir origin to Casper Larrick alias Gaspard La Roque from France, who arrived in North America about 1755 and settled in Frederick County, VA, in 1760. He married Elizabeth Sundown in 1772.
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How common is the last name Larrick in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Larrick has seen slight changes in its popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Larrick was ranked as the 19,642nd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped slightly to 20,709th place, a decline of 5.43%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with the Larrick surname increased marginally from 1,270 in 2000 to 1,277 in 2010. The proportion of people named Larrick per 100,000 also decreased by 8.51% over this period, reflecting a broader trend towards more diverse surnames.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,642 | #20,709 | -5.43% |
| Count | 1,270 | 1,277 | 0.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.43 | -8.51% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Larrick
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Larrick, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, an overwhelming 97.48% of Larricks identified as being white, but by 2010 this had shrunk slightly to 96.32%. The proportion of Larricks identifying as Hispanic showed modest growth from 1.10% to 1.17%, while those identifying as two or more races nearly doubled from 0.55% to 1.02%. Interestingly, the proportion of Larricks identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander dropped to zero, and a new group identifying as Black appeared in 2010, making up 0.86% of all Larricks. No Larricks identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.48% | 96.32% | -1.19% |
| Hispanic | 1.1% | 1.17% | 6.36% |
| Two or More Races | 0.55% | 1.02% | 85.45% |
| Black | 0% | 0.86% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.39% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |