Larwance
Meaning unknown - possibly an invented name or alteration of Lawrence.
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Larwance. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Larwance today is around 72 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Larwance births was 1950 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Larwance. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Larwance is about 72 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Larwances were born before 1964.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Larwance. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
1950
6 babies that year
Average age
72
years old
1955 SSA rank
#4,155
Tracked since 1950
Popularity
Larwance: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Larwance by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Larwance during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 11 | 0 | 11 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Larwance
The given name Larwance is an obscure and uncommon name with its origins shrouded in mystery. There is little definitive information available about its linguistic roots or cultural background.
Larwance bears some resemblance to the Germanic name Lawrence, derived from the Latin name Laurentius, meaning "from Laurentum" – an ancient city in Italy. However, the divergent spelling of Larwance suggests a separate lineage, potentially from an unknown dialect or language.
No records of the name Larwance have been found in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical accounts from major civilizations. This absence of documentation makes tracing its etymology and earliest usage extremely challenging.
The first recorded instances of the name Larwance appear to be from the late 19th century and early 20th century. One notable individual was Larwance Ellsworth (1876-1951), an American architect and designer who contributed to several prominent buildings in New York City during the early 1900s.
Another early bearer of the name was Larwance Fitzpatrick (1892-1968), an Irish-American writer and journalist who published several novels and short stories in the 1920s and 1930s, exploring themes of immigration and urban life.
In the mid-20th century, Larwance Whitfield (1919-2003) was a distinguished African American educator and civil rights activist, known for his work in promoting equal educational opportunities in the southern United States.
More recently, Larwance Pemberton (1941-2018) was a respected British artist and sculptor, known for his abstract metal sculptures that adorned public spaces in several cities across the United Kingdom.
One of the few contemporary references to the name is Larwance Jacobsen, a Norwegian-American businessman and philanthropist who has supported various charitable initiatives in the fields of education and environmental conservation.
Despite its rarity, the name Larwance has left a modest but intriguing trail throughout history, carried by individuals who have made their mark in various fields, from architecture and literature to civil rights and the arts.
People
Larwance + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Larwance: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Larwance?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Larwance going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Larwance a common name?
We classify Larwance as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Larwance most popular?
The single biggest year for Larwance was 1950, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Larwance is about 72 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Larwance in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Larwance a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Larwance in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Larwance still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Larwance in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Larwance can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Larwance?
You can see how many people have the name Larwance on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.