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

Larrick, 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 Larrick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Larrick in America

Larrick is the 20709th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Larrick surname appeared 1,277 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 Larrick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Larrick 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 Larrick

The surname Larrick is of English origin, derived from the Old English word "lar" meaning "learning" or "teaching." It is believed to have originated in the Medieval period, possibly as an occupational name for a teacher or scholar.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the 13th century in various English records and manuscripts. One notable example is the Hundred Rolls of Lincolnshire, where a William Larreyk is mentioned in 1273.

In the 14th century, variations of the name appeared, such as Larryck and Laryck. These spellings likely reflect the regional dialects and the evolving nature of the English language during that time.

The name Larrick was particularly prevalent in the counties of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, where many families bearing this surname settled and established themselves.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was John Larrick, born in 1452 in Beverley, Yorkshire. He was a prominent scholar and taught at the University of Cambridge.

Another notable figure was Thomas Larrick (1505-1572), a renowned theologian and author from Lincolnshire. His work, "Treatise on the Divine Mysteries," was widely studied in academic circles of the time.

During the 16th century, the Larrick family spread throughout England, with some members migrating to the American colonies in the 17th century. One such individual was Robert Larrick (1620-1698), who settled in Virginia and became a respected landowner and farmer.

In the 18th century, the name Larrick appeared in various parish records and historical documents. A notable example is William Larrick (1739-1812), a successful merchant from Yorkshire who amassed a considerable fortune through his trading ventures.

Another prominent figure was Elizabeth Larrick (1781-1856), a philanthropist from Lincolnshire who dedicated her life and wealth to supporting educational institutions and charities for underprivileged children.

Throughout history, the surname Larrick has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, clergymen, merchants, and landowners, reflecting its origins as an occupational name associated with learning and teaching.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Larrick

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

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

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