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

Larot, 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 Larot surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Larot in America

Larot is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Larot surname appeared 130 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 Larot.

We can also compare 2010 data for Larot 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 Larot

The surname LAROT has its origins in France, tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the French word "larron," which means "thief" or "robber." The name likely originated as a descriptive nickname for someone with a mischievous or roguish nature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LAROT can be found in the records of the city of Nantes, in western France, dating back to the late 1500s. The name appeared as "Larot" in these municipal records, suggesting that this spelling was already established by that time.

During the 17th century, the name LAROT began to spread throughout various regions of France. It was particularly prevalent in the northern and central parts of the country, where it was sometimes spelled as "Larrot" or "Lareau."

In the 1700s, a notable figure bearing the name LAROT was Jacques Larot (1675-1742), a French architect and engineer who was involved in the construction of several notable buildings in Paris, including the Church of Saint-Sulpice.

Another notable individual with the surname LAROT was Marie-Antoinette Larot (1790-1867), a French writer and poet who published several collections of poetry and was celebrated for her literary works during her lifetime.

Moving into the 19th century, the LAROT name continued to be found across France. One notable bearer of the name was Louis Larot (1821-1892), a French military officer who served in the Franco-Prussian War and was awarded the Legion of Honor for his bravery.

In the late 19th century, the LAROT surname also made its way to other parts of Europe, particularly Belgium and Switzerland, likely through migration and settlement patterns.

It is worth noting that the name LAROT has also been associated with certain place names in France, such as the village of Larot in the Burgundy region, which may have influenced the development and distribution of the surname.

While the specific origins of the LAROT surname may be rooted in a descriptive nickname, it has since evolved into a respected family name with a rich history and notable bearers across various fields, from architecture and literature to military service.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Larot

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

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

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