Explore the Family Name Larrimore
The meaning of Larrimore
Scottish and northern Irish: variant of Lorimer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Larrimore in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Larrimore has seen a modest increase in prevalence from 2000 to 2010. Ranked as the 20,871st most popular surname in 2000, it moved to the 21,609th position by 2010, reflecting a decline of 3.54% in its rank. However, the actual count of individuals with the Larrimore surname increased slightly from 1,176 to 1,207 during this period, a growth of 2.64%. The proportion per 100,000 people saw a slight decrease from 0.44 to 0.41, showing a drop of 6.82%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #20,871 | #21,609 | -3.54% |
| Count | 1,176 | 1,207 | 2.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.44 | 0.41 | -6.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Larrimore
On the topic of ethnicity, again based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of those bearing the surname Larrimore identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a minor increase of 0.05 percent over the decade. Hispanic representation among Larrimores more than doubled, increasing from 0.51% to 1.08%. In contrast, the percentage of Black individuals decreased from 6.72% to 6.05%, marking a downward change of 9.97%. A small proportion of Larrimores identified as belonging to two or more races, with a slight decrease from 0.85% to 0.83%. No Larrimores identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.58% | 91.63% | 0.05% |
| Black | 6.72% | 6.05% | -9.97% |
| Hispanic | 0.51% | 1.08% | 111.76% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 0.83% | -2.35% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |