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

Larrimore, 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 Larrimore surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Larrimore in America

Larrimore is the 21609th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Larrimore surname appeared 1,207 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 Larrimore.

We can also compare 2010 data for Larrimore 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 Larrimore

The surname Larrimore has its origins in England, with evidence of its use dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "larimer," which means "guard of the forest." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been employed as foresters or gamekeepers.

One of the earliest recorded references to the Larrimore name can be found in the Hundred Rolls of 1273, where it appears as "Larimer." This document was a census of landowners in England, commissioned by King Edward I.

By the 14th century, the name had evolved into various spellings, including "Larymore," "Larrimore," and "Larramore." These variations likely resulted from regional dialects and the inconsistencies in record-keeping at the time.

In the 16th century, the Larrimore surname appears in several parish records across various counties in England, such as Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, and Somerset. One notable individual from this period was John Larrimore, born in Wiltshire in 1541, who was a prominent landowner and served as a local magistrate.

As the British Empire expanded, the Larrimore name traveled to other parts of the world. In the 17th century, several Larrimores emigrated to the American colonies, with records showing their presence in Virginia and Massachusetts.

In the 18th century, a branch of the Larrimore family settled in Scotland, where the name was occasionally spelled as "Larimer." One notable Scottish Larrimore was James Larimer, born in 1712, who was a renowned poet and playwright.

The 19th century saw the Larrimore name spread further across the globe, with families bearing this surname found in countries like Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. One prominent Australian Larrimore was William Larrimore, born in 1825, who was a renowned explorer and surveyor.

Throughout history, the Larrimore surname has been associated with various occupations, including forestry, agriculture, law, and the arts. While not a particularly common name, it has left its mark on the historical records of several nations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Larrimore

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

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

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