2000
#48,469
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 409
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.15
Very Rare Last name
Larzelere
A variant spelling of the French surname "Larzillière," indicating someone from Larzillères or a nearby place.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 454 Americans carry the last name Larzelere. That puts it at #55,864 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.13 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 754,966 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Larzelere 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
454
1 in 754,966
Census rank
#55,864
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
396
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 396 bearers of the surname Larzelere in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.13 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 55864th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Larzelere, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.1%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (10.9%) and Two or More Races (4.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Larzelere
The surname Larzelere is believed to have originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is thought to derive from the Old French words "l'arze" meaning "the arid" and "l'ere" meaning "the land" or "the area". Together, these words likely referred to a dry or arid region, suggesting that the name may have originated as a descriptive surname for someone who lived in such an area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a medieval French document from the 13th century, where it appears as "Larzeleyre". This spelling variation indicates that the name has evolved over time, with the modern spelling of Larzelere becoming more standardized in later centuries.
During the 14th century, the name is mentioned in records from the region of Normandy in northern France. This suggests that the Larzelere family may have had roots in this area, although the name likely spread to other parts of France over time.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Jean Larzelere (1523-1588) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Lyon. His success and influence may have contributed to the wider recognition and spread of the Larzelere name during this period.
Another significant figure bearing the Larzelere surname was Pierre Larzelere (1645-1712), a French military officer who served under King Louis XIV. He is recorded as having participated in several battles during the Nine Years' War against the Dutch and their allies.
In the late 18th century, a philosopher and political theorist named François Larzelere (1754-1823) gained recognition for his writings on social contract theory and the principles of representative government. His ideas were influential during the French Revolutionary period.
As the Larzelere family spread throughout France and beyond, variations in spelling and pronunciation emerged. Some examples include Larzalere, Larzelliere, and Larzelière, among others. These variations often reflected regional dialects and local linguistic influences.
While the Larzelere surname has its roots in France, it has since become more widely distributed across various parts of Europe and other regions of the world due to migration and cultural exchange over the centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Larzelere
Among Census respondents with the surname Larzelere, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.1%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (10.9%) and Two or More Races (4.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Larzelere 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 Larzelere surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White81.1% · 321
- American Indian and Alaska Native10.9% · 43
- Two or more races4.3% · 17
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 11
- Black or African American1.0% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Larzelere
Larzelere 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
#50,960
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 409
+0 bearers (+0.0%)
Per 100,000 0.14
Rank movement Down 2,491 places
2020
#55,864
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 396
-13 bearers (-3.2%)
Per 100,000 0.13
Rank movement Down 4,904 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #48,469 | 409 | 0.15 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #50,960 | 409 | 0.14 | +0 bearers (+0.0%) | Down 2,491 places |
| 2020 | #55,864 | 396 | 0.13 | -13 bearers (-3.2%) | Down 4,904 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 Larzelere 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 | #50,960 | #55,864 | -9.6% |
| Count | 409 | 396 | -3.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.14 | 0.13 | -5.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Larzelere bearers went from 409 to 396 (-3.2% change). The surname moved down 4,904 positions in the national ranking, going from #50,960 to #55,864.
FAQ
Larzelere surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Larzelere?
Name Census estimates that about 454 living Americans carry the surname Larzelere. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 754,966 residents.
How common is Larzelere?
Larzelere ranks #55,864 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.13 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 396 people with the surname Larzelere. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (454), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.13 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.13 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 Larzelere.
Has Larzelere become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Larzelere went from 409 recorded bearers to 396. That is a decrease of 13 (-3.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #50,960 to #55,864.
What does the Census say about the background of Larzelere?
Among Census respondents with the surname Larzelere, the largest self-reported group is White at 81.1%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (10.9%) and Two or More Races (4.3%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Larzelere in the 2020 Census, accounting for 81.1% (321 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Larzelere appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (81.1%), American Indian/Alaska Native (10.9%), Two or More Races (4.3%). 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 Larzelere (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 Larzelere mean?
A variant spelling of the French surname "Larzillière," indicating someone from Larzillères or a nearby place. 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 Larzelere (0.13 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 people share the surname Larzelere?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.