Find out how popular the last name Larco is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Larco.

Larco, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Larco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Larco in America

Larco is the 73464th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Larco surname appeared 264 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Larco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Larco to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Larco

The surname LARCO is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin word "larca," which means "chest" or "container," suggesting that the name may have been initially associated with someone who crafted or traded in such items.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LARCO can be found in the archives of the city of Florence, dating back to the 13th century. A certain Guido LARCO was mentioned as a respected artisan and merchant in a ledger from 1287.

By the 14th century, the name had spread to other parts of Italy, as evidenced by several historical documents. For instance, a fresco in the Church of San Domenico in Siena depicts a family crest bearing the LARCO name, indicating their presence in the region during that time.

During the Renaissance period, the name LARCO gained further prominence. One notable figure was Luca LARCO (1456-1523), a renowned sculptor and architect from Vicenza. His works can be found in various churches and palaces throughout northern Italy.

In the 17th century, a branch of the LARCO family settled in the Republic of Venice, where they became prominent traders and merchants. Andrea LARCO (1612-1679), a successful Venetian merchant, is recorded as having established trade routes with the Ottoman Empire and the Levant.

Another prominent individual bearing the LARCO name was Girolamo LARCO (1701-1778), a celebrated composer and violinist from Naples. His works were performed in the courts of various European monarchs and earned him widespread acclaim.

As the centuries passed, the LARCO name continued to be associated with various professions and achievements. In the 19th century, Emilia LARCO (1820-1893) was a renowned Italian poet and writer, whose works reflected the struggles and aspirations of her time.

While the surname LARCO has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and diaspora communities. However, the historical records and notable figures mentioned above showcase the rich legacy and significance of this surname in its country of origin.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Larco

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Larco.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Larco was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Larco has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Larco was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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