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

Lary, 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 Lary surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lary in America

Lary is the 16755th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lary surname appeared 1,706 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 Lary.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lary 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 Lary

The surname Lary is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the northern regions during the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin word "larus," meaning seagull or gull. This connection to the seabird suggests that the name may have originally been used as a descriptive nickname for someone who lived near the coast or had a particular association with seagulls.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Lary can be found in the Venetian archives of the 13th century, where a merchant named Giovanni Lary was mentioned in a trade document dated 1287. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region at that time.

In the 14th century, the name appears in the records of the city of Genoa, where a family of noblemen bearing the surname Lary held significant influence and wealth. This branch of the family is notably associated with the construction of the San Lorenzo Cathedral, one of the city's most iconic landmarks.

As the name spread throughout Italy, it underwent various spelling variations, including Lari, Lario, and Larri. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of local scribes who recorded the name in official documents.

One notable figure bearing the surname Lary was Girolamo Lary, a renowned artist and architect who lived in the 16th century (1522-1591). His most famous work is the Chiesa di San Sebastiano, a beautiful church located in Mantua, which showcases his mastery of Renaissance architectural styles.

Another prominent individual was Vincenzo Lary, a military leader who fought in the Venetian-Ottoman wars of the late 16th century (1550-1618). He was celebrated for his bravery and strategic prowess in defending the Venetian territories against Ottoman expansion in the Mediterranean.

In the 18th century, the Lary family had a significant presence in the kingdom of Naples, where they held influential positions in the local government and judiciary. One notable figure from this period was Giuseppe Lary (1710-1782), a respected jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the Neapolitan courts.

As the name spread beyond Italy, it found its way to other parts of Europe, including France and Spain. In France, a notable bearer of the name was Jean-Baptiste Lary (1680-1752), a French naval officer and explorer who played a significant role in the exploration and mapping of the Pacific Ocean.

Over the centuries, the surname Lary has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and history behind this ancient Italian name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lary

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

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

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