Explore the Family Name Larry
The meaning of Larry
English: from the personal name Larry, a pet form of Lawrence.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Larry in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Larry saw a slight drop in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 5781, but by 2010, it dropped to 5817, a change of -0.62. Despite this decrease in rank, the count of individuals with the last name Larry increased from 5478 to 5942, a rise of 8.47. The proportion per 100,000 people was relatively stable, falling only slightly from 2.03 to 2.01.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,781 | #5,817 | -0.62% |
| Count | 5,478 | 5,942 | 8.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.03 | 2.01 | -0.99% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Larry
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some interesting shifts for the surname Larry over the same decade. Asian/Pacific Islander representation among those with the surname went up significantly, from 0.33 to 0.52, an increase of 57.58. There was also a modest increase in those identifying as having two or more races and those identifying as White. Meanwhile, there were slight decreases in the proportions of individuals identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native. Hispanic identification remained relatively stable, showing a small increase from 2.34 to 2.41.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 68.47% | 67.74% | -1.07% |
| White | 24.3% | 24.35% | 0.21% |
| Two or More Races | 2.59% | 3.1% | 19.69% |
| Hispanic | 2.34% | 2.41% | 2.99% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.97% | 1.88% | -4.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.33% | 0.52% | 57.58% |