Explore the Family Name Larter
The meaning of Larter
English (East Anglia): unexplained. There is a Larter Farm in Norfolk, but whether the placename gave rise to the surname or vice versa is not clear.
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How common is the last name Larter in the United States?
The surname Larter, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a decline in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 60,887, but by 2010, it dropped to 80,926, a decrease of approximately 33%. The number of individuals with the Larter surname also fell during this period. In 2000, there were 309 individuals with this surname, but that number decreased to 234 by 2010, a decline of around 24%. This equates to a proportion per 100,000 people falling from 0.11 to 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #80,926 | -32.91% |
| Count | 309 | 234 | -24.27% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.08 | -27.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Larter
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Larter, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, changes can be observed. Those identifying as white and bearing the surname declined from 88.35% in 2000 to 84.62% in 2010. However, interestingly, the percentage of Larters who identified as Hispanic rose from 0 in 2000 to 4.27% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying under two or more races also increased from 1.62% to 2.14% during the same period. The Black population carrying this surname slightly decreased from 7.77% to 7.26%. There were no recorded instances of the Larter surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders and American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.35% | 84.62% | -4.22% |
| Black | 7.77% | 7.26% | -6.56% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.27% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 2.14% | 32.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |