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

Larrison, 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 Larrison surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Larrison in America

Larrison is the 17888th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Larrison surname appeared 1,563 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Larrison.

We can also compare 2010 data for Larrison 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 Larrison

The surname Larrison has its origins in the ancient Anglo-Saxon culture that once thrived in England. It is derived from the Old English words "lar" meaning "lore" or "learning" and "sunu" meaning "son." This suggests that the name was likely initially given as a nickname to someone who was considered learned or well-educated.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name dates back to the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Larressune" in the county of Kent. This historic manuscript, commissioned by William the Conqueror, provides valuable insights into the state of England at the time and the names of landowners and tenants.

During the Middle Ages, the Larrison family was concentrated primarily in the southern regions of England, particularly in Kent, Sussex, and Surrey. Over time, variations in spelling emerged, including Larrison, Larryson, and Larison, reflecting the lack of standardized spelling conventions in those early days.

Notable individuals bearing the Larrison surname include:

1. John Larrison (1492-1568), a prominent merchant and landowner from Canterbury, Kent, whose name appears in records from the reign of Henry VIII.

2. Elizabeth Larrison (1602-1675), a renowned herbalist and midwife from the village of Rye, Sussex, whose knowledge of medicinal plants was widely respected in her time.

3. William Larrison (1726-1801), a British soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War and later settled in Virginia after being captured by the Continental Army.

4. Robert Larrison (1815-1892), an influential industrialist from Manchester, England, who played a significant role in the development of the city's textile industry during the Industrial Revolution.

5. Mary Larrison (1879-1962), a pioneering archaeologist and anthropologist from London, known for her groundbreaking work in studying ancient civilizations in the Middle East.

Throughout its history, the Larrison name has been associated with various place names and locations, reflecting the migration patterns of families bearing this surname. For instance, the village of Larrison in Kent and the hamlet of Larrison Green in Surrey are believed to have derived their names from the local Larrison families who once resided there.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Larrison

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

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

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