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

Laris, 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 Laris surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Laris in America

Laris is the 36900th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Laris surname appeared 605 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 Laris.

We can also compare 2010 data for Laris 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 Laris

The surname LARIS has its origins in the Catalonia region of northeastern Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Latin term "lares," referring to household gods or guardian deities in ancient Roman religion and culture. The name may have been initially used as a descriptive surname for individuals associated with religious or ceremonial roles related to these deities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname LARIS can be found in the "Llibre del Repartiment de València" (Book of the Distribution of Valencia), a 13th-century document detailing the distribution of lands and properties in the region of Valencia after the Reconquista. This historical record mentions individuals bearing the name LARIS, suggesting their presence in the area during that time.

In the 14th century, the surname LARIS appeared in various historical documents from the region of Catalonia, such as legal contracts, property records, and municipal archives. The name was often spelled in various forms, including Laris, Lares, and Larís, reflecting the linguistic evolution and regional variations in pronunciation.

Notable individuals with the surname LARIS include Joan Laris (c. 1330-1390), a prominent merchant and landowner from the city of Barcelona, who played a significant role in the local economy and politics of his time. Another notable figure was Beatriu Laris (c. 1450-1520), a renowned poet and scholar from the town of Girona, whose works contributed to the cultural and literary heritage of the region.

In the 16th century, the LARIS surname gained further recognition with Jaume Laris (1520-1585), a renowned architect and master builder who was involved in the construction of several notable churches and buildings in the region, including the Monastery of Sant Jeroni de la Murtra in Badalona.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the LARIS family continued to establish a presence in various parts of Catalonia, with members holding influential positions in local government, military, and religious institutions. One such individual was Francesc Laris (1650-1725), a respected jurist and legal scholar who served as a magistrate in the city of Barcelona.

Throughout its history, the surname LARIS has been associated with various place names and localities within Catalonia, such as Laris de Marquès, Laris de Dalt, and Laris de Vall, reflecting the geographic distribution and settlement patterns of families bearing this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Laris

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

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 Laris 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 Laris 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 Laris was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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