Explore the Family Name Larwood
The meaning of Larwood
English: habitational name from Larwode, a lost place in Horstead (Norfolk). The placename derives from Old English lǣfer ‘rush, reed, yellow iris’ + wudu ‘wood’.
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How common is the last name Larwood in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Larwood' shows a slight decrease in rank from 111,740 in 2000 to 115,639 in 2010, marking a change of -3.49. However, the total count of people with this surname has marginally increased by 3.42 during the decade, moving from 146 to 151. The proportion of individuals with the 'Larwood' surname per 100k remained constant at 0.05 over the ten-year period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #111,740 | #115,639 | -3.49% |
| Count | 146 | 151 | 3.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Larwood
Regarding the ethnicity of individuals carrying the 'Larwood' surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals changes between the years 2000 and 2010. In both years, there were no recorded instances of the surname amongst those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaskan Native, Black or belonging to two or more races. The largest ethnic identity associated with the surname is White, although its percentage decreased from 88.36 in 2000 to 81.46 in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 41.87, growing from 10.27 in 2000 to 14.57 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.36% | 81.46% | -7.81% |
| Hispanic | 10.27% | 14.57% | 41.87% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |