2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Larribas
A Basque surname signifying someone from the town of Larribas.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 116 Americans carry the last name Larribas. That puts it at #155,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,954,779 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Larribas 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
116
1 in 2,954,779
Census rank
#155,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
101
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 101 bearers of the surname Larribas in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Larribas, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 86.1%. The next largest groups are White (8.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (4.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Larribas
The surname "LARRIBAS" originates from the Basque Country, a region situated in the western Pyrenees that straddles the border between Spain and France. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century.
This last name is derived from the Basque words "larri," meaning "rough" or "rugged," and "bas," which translates to "forest" or "woods." This combination suggests that the name may have initially referred to individuals who lived in or were associated with rugged, forested areas.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "LARRIBAS" can be found in a 14th-century Basque manuscript, where it appears as "Larribaz." This variation in spelling was common during that era, as standardized spelling conventions had not yet been established.
In the 16th century, the name "LARRIBAS" appeared in a record of land transactions in the village of Urdiain, located in the province of Navarre, Spain. This document mentions a certain Juan de Larribas, who acquired a parcel of land in the year 1543.
The name "LARRIBAS" has also been associated with several notable figures throughout history. One such individual was Pedro de Larribas, a Basque navigator and explorer who accompanied Juan de la Cosa on his expeditions to the Americas in the late 15th century.
Another prominent bearer of this surname was María Larribas, a Basque writer and poet who lived in the 17th century. Her works, which focused on themes of love and nature, were widely acclaimed during her lifetime and have been preserved in various literary collections.
In the 18th century, a man named Ignacio Larribas gained recognition as a skilled architect and engineer. He was responsible for the design and construction of several churches and public buildings in the Basque region, many of which still stand today as testament to his architectural prowess.
During the 19th century, a notable figure was Javier Larribas, a Basque political leader and advocate for regional autonomy. He played a significant role in the negotiations that led to the establishment of the Basque Autonomous Community within Spain in the late 20th century.
Additionally, the name "LARRIBAS" has been linked to various place names in the Basque Country, such as the village of Larribas-Gamboa in the municipality of Vitoria-Gasteiz, as well as the Larribas Valley, a picturesque region known for its rugged landscapes and dense forests.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Larribas
Among Census respondents with the surname Larribas, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 86.1%. The next largest groups are White (8.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (4.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Larribas 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 Larribas surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino86.1% · 87
- White8.9% · 9
- Asian and Pacific Islander4.0% · 4
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Larribas
Larribas appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#142,108
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 117
+11 bearers (+10.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,739 places
2020
#155,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-16 bearers (-13.7%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 13,162 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #143,847 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #142,108 | 117 | 0.04 | +11 bearers (+10.4%) | Up 1,739 places |
| 2020 | #155,270 | 101 | 0.03 | -16 bearers (-13.7%) | Down 13,162 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 Larribas 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 | #142,108 | #155,270 | -9.3% |
| Count | 117 | 101 | -13.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -15.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Larribas bearers went from 117 to 101 (-13.7% change). The surname moved down 13,162 positions in the national ranking, going from #142,108 to #155,270.
FAQ
Larribas surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Larribas?
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the surname Larribas. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,954,779 residents.
How common is Larribas?
Larribas ranks #155,270 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 101 people with the surname Larribas. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (116), 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 Larribas.
Has Larribas become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Larribas went from 117 recorded bearers to 101. That is a decrease of 16 (-13.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #142,108 to #155,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Larribas?
Among Census respondents with the surname Larribas, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 86.1%. The next largest groups are White (8.9%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (4.0%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Larribas in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.1% (87 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Larribas appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (86.1%), White (8.9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (4.0%). 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 Larribas (2000, 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 Larribas mean?
A Basque surname signifying someone from the town of Larribas. 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 Larribas (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 Americans have the surname Larribas?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.