2010
#140,157
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Larino
A surname possibly topographic in origin, referring to someone from the town of Larino in Italy.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 127 Americans carry the last name Larino. That puts it at #148,665 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,698,853 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Larino surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
127
1 in 2,698,853
Census rank
#148,665
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
111
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 111 bearers of the surname Larino in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 148665th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Larino, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 58.6%. The next largest groups are White (22.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (18.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Larino
The surname Larino has its origins in Italy, specifically in the Molise region. It likely emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Latin word "lar," which means "hearth" or "household," and may have been used to denote someone who lived near a prominent hearth or fireplace.
One of the earliest references to the name Larino can be found in historical records from the town of Larino, a comune in the province of Campobasso, Molise. This suggests that the surname may have originated from this particular location, taking its name from the town itself.
In the 14th century, a nobleman named Gismondo Larino was mentioned in a document related to a land dispute in the region. Unfortunately, his exact birth and death dates are unknown, but his presence in this historical record indicates the surname's existence during that time period.
Another notable figure with the surname Larino was Antonio Larino, a 16th-century scholar and humanist from Naples. He was born in 1495 and is known for his contributions to the study of classical literature and philosophy.
During the Renaissance period, a painter named Girolamo Larino gained recognition for his religious works. He was born in Larino, Molise, around 1520 and is believed to have died in the late 16th century, though the exact year is uncertain.
In the 18th century, a composer named Domenico Larino made a name for himself in the field of sacred music. He was born in Larino in 1712 and composed several masses and motets that were performed in churches across Italy.
Another notable figure with the surname Larino was Giuseppe Larino, a 19th-century politician and lawyer from Campobasso. He was born in 1821 and played a significant role in the Italian unification movement, advocating for the integration of the Molise region into the newly formed Kingdom of Italy.
While the surname Larino is not as common today as it once was, its rich history and connection to the Molise region of Italy make it a fascinating and meaningful name with deep roots in the cultural and historical fabric of the country.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Larino
Among Census respondents with the surname Larino, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 58.6%. The next largest groups are White (22.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (18.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Larino bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Larino surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino58.6% · 65
- White22.5% · 25
- Asian and Pacific Islander18.9% · 21
Timeline
Historical Census data for Larino
Larino appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#148,665
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
-8 bearers (-6.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,508 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #140,157 | 119 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #148,665 | 111 | 0.04 | -8 bearers (-6.7%) | Down 8,508 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Larino surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #140,157 | #148,665 | -6.1% |
| Count | 119 | 111 | -6.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -7.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Larino bearers went from 119 to 111 (-6.7% change). The surname moved down 8,508 positions in the national ranking, going from #140,157 to #148,665.
FAQ
Larino surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Larino?
Name Census estimates that about 127 living Americans carry the surname Larino. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,698,853 residents.
How common is Larino?
Larino ranks #148,665 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 111 people with the surname Larino. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (127), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Larino.
Has Larino become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Larino went from 119 recorded bearers to 111. That is a decrease of 8 (-6.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #140,157 to #148,665.
What does the Census say about the background of Larino?
Among Census respondents with the surname Larino, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 58.6%. The next largest groups are White (22.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (18.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Larino in the 2020 Census, accounting for 58.6% (65 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Larino appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (58.6%), White (22.5%), Asian/Pacific Islander (18.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Larino (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Larino mean?
A surname possibly topographic in origin, referring to someone from the town of Larino in Italy. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Larino (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the last name Larino?
If you just want to know how many Americans have the surname Larino, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.