2010
#132,206
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 128
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Larrazolo
A surname originating from the Basque region, meaning "oak tree grove."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Larrazolo. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Larrazolo 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Larrazolo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Larrazolo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 79.8%. The next largest groups are White (15.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Larrazolo
The surname Larrazolo originated in Spain during the medieval period, specifically in the region of Navarre. It is believed to be derived from a Basque place name, likely a small village or hamlet, although the exact location is uncertain. The name itself may be a combination of the Basque words "larraz," meaning meadow or pasture, and "olo," which could signify a hill or mound.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Larrazolo surname can be found in historical documents from the 14th century in Navarre. These records suggest that the name was initially associated with individuals who lived or worked in the vicinity of a particular meadow or pastureland.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Juan de Larrazolo was mentioned in a manuscript detailing the Spanish conquest of the Americas. Juan de Larrazolo was a soldier who accompanied Hernán Cortés during the conquest of Mexico and is believed to have participated in the famous siege of Tenochtitlán in 1521.
Another prominent individual bearing the Larrazolo surname was Octaviano Ambrosio Larrazolo, born in 1859 in Chihuahua, Mexico. He was a lawyer, politician, and the 16th Governor of New Mexico, serving from 1919 to 1921. Octaviano Larrazolo played a significant role in advocating for the rights of Spanish-speaking residents in the region.
In the 19th century, a figure named José María Larrazolo made a notable contribution to the field of literature. Born in 1827 in Madrid, Spain, he was a renowned poet and playwright, known for his works that explored themes of love, nature, and Spanish culture.
During the 20th century, Aurelio Larrazolo, born in 1896 in Chihuahua, Mexico, gained recognition as a prominent educator and advocate for bilingual education. He dedicated his career to promoting the preservation of Spanish language and culture in the United States.
Another noteworthy individual with the Larrazolo surname was Ramón Larrazolo, born in 1888 in Chihuahua, Mexico. He was a celebrated artist and painter, whose works captured the vibrant landscapes and cultural traditions of his homeland, contributing to the development of Mexican art in the early 20th century.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Larrazolo
Among Census respondents with the surname Larrazolo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 79.8%. The next largest groups are White (15.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Larrazolo 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 Larrazolo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino79.8% · 87
- White15.6% · 17
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.8% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Larrazolo
Larrazolo 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
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-19 bearers (-14.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 17,999 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #132,206 | 128 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -19 bearers (-14.8%) | Down 17,999 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 Larrazolo 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 | #132,206 | #150,205 | -13.6% |
| Count | 128 | 109 | -14.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Larrazolo bearers went from 128 to 109 (-14.8% change). The surname moved down 17,999 positions in the national ranking, going from #132,206 to #150,205.
FAQ
Larrazolo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Larrazolo?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Larrazolo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Larrazolo?
Larrazolo ranks #150,205 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 109 people with the surname Larrazolo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), 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 Larrazolo.
Has Larrazolo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Larrazolo went from 128 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 19 (-14.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #132,206 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Larrazolo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Larrazolo, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 79.8%. The next largest groups are White (15.6%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%). 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 Larrazolo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 79.8% (87 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Larrazolo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (79.8%), White (15.6%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.8%). 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 Larrazolo (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 Larrazolo mean?
A surname originating from the Basque region, meaning "oak tree grove." 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 Larrazolo (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 surname Larrazolo?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.