2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Larracas
A Spanish surname potentially derived from localities or places named Larracas.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 115 Americans carry the last name Larracas. That puts it at #155,682 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,980,473 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Larracas 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
115
1 in 2,980,473
Census rank
#155,682
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
100
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 100 bearers of the surname Larracas in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155682nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Larracas, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 99.0%. The next largest groups are White (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Larracas
The surname Larracas has its origins in the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Basque word "larra," meaning a meadow or pasture land, and "cas," referring to a house or dwelling. This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with those who lived or worked on pastoral land.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Larracas can be found in the parish records of the village of Larraun, located in the province of Navarre, Spain. In the year 1592, a certain Juan Larracas was listed as a resident of the village, indicating that the name was already well-established in the region by that time.
Historical records also show that in the 17th century, a branch of the Larracas family migrated to the neighboring province of Gipuzkoa, where they settled in the town of Hernani. Here, the name was sometimes spelled as "Larrakas," reflecting the variations in spelling that were common during that era.
A notable figure bearing the Larracas name was Pedro Larracas, a Basque merchant who lived in the late 17th century. He was involved in the wool trade and is mentioned in various commercial records of the time, demonstrating the economic prominence of some members of the family.
In the 19th century, the Larracas surname gained further recognition with the birth of Juan Bautista Larracas (1819-1892), a renowned Basque poet and writer. His works, which celebrated the Basque language and culture, played a significant role in the region's literary renaissance of that period.
Another individual of note was Ignacio Larracas (1873-1941), a prominent architect from San Sebastian, Spain. He designed several notable buildings in the city, including the iconic Palacio de Miramar, which served as a royal summer residence.
It is also worth mentioning that the Larracas surname has been found in various other regions of Spain, such as Aragon and Catalonia, suggesting that members of the family may have migrated to these areas over the centuries.
While the Larracas name has its roots firmly planted in the Basque Country, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by those who embarked on journeys of migration or exploration. This has further enriched the history and diversity of this unique surname, which continues to reflect the cultural heritage of its origins.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Larracas
Among Census respondents with the surname Larracas, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 99.0%. The next largest groups are White (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Larracas 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 Larracas surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander99.0% · 99
- White1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Larracas
Larracas 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
#155,682
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
-1 bearers (-1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Up 4,030 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #155,682 | 100 | 0.03 | -1 bearers (-1.0%) | Up 4,030 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 Larracas 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 | #159,712 | #155,682 | 2.5% |
| Count | 101 | 100 | -1.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.03 | 11.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Larracas bearers went from 101 to 100 (-1.0% change). The surname moved up 4,030 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #155,682.
FAQ
Larracas surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Larracas?
Name Census estimates that about 115 living Americans carry the surname Larracas. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,980,473 residents.
How common is Larracas?
Larracas ranks #155,682 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 100 people with the surname Larracas. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (115), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Larracas.
Has Larracas become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Larracas went from 101 recorded bearers to 100. That is a decrease of 1 (-1.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #155,682.
What does the Census say about the background of Larracas?
Among Census respondents with the surname Larracas, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 99.0%. The next largest groups are White (1.0%). 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?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Larracas in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.0% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Larracas appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (99.0%), White (1.0%). 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 Larracas (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 Larracas mean?
A Spanish surname potentially derived from localities or places named Larracas. 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 Larracas (0.03 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 Larracas?
Want to know how many people have the surname Larracas? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.