UK surname
A variant spelling of the French surname "Larme", meaning "tears".
In the 1881 census there were 81 people recorded with the Laramy surname, ranking it #22,082 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 75, ranked #33,377, down from #22,082 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to St James Westminster, Linton and Llanvrechva. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Laramy is 104 in 1911. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 7.4%.
1881 census count
81
Ranked #22,082
Modern count
75
2016, ranked #33,377
Peak year
1911
104 bearers
Map years
1
1911 to 1911
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Laramy surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Laramy surname density by area, 1911 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 68 | #21,302 |
| 1861 | historical | 41 | #28,839 |
| 1881 | historical | 81 | #22,082 |
| 1891 | historical | 88 | #25,677 |
| 1901 | historical | 88 | #24,270 |
| 1911 | historical | 104 | #22,209 |
| 1997 | modern | 81 | #29,436 |
| 1998 | modern | 82 | #29,754 |
| 1999 | modern | 83 | #29,823 |
| 2000 | modern | 78 | #30,361 |
| 2001 | modern | 76 | #30,366 |
| 2002 | modern | 73 | #31,159 |
| 2003 | modern | 75 | #30,994 |
| 2004 | modern | 80 | #30,679 |
| 2005 | modern | 75 | #31,400 |
| 2006 | modern | 76 | #31,633 |
| 2007 | modern | 75 | #32,079 |
| 2008 | modern | 77 | #32,181 |
| 2009 | modern | 76 | #32,635 |
| 2010 | modern | 81 | #32,582 |
| 2011 | modern | 77 | #32,909 |
| 2012 | modern | 67 | #33,840 |
| 2013 | modern | 76 | #33,329 |
| 2014 | modern | 77 | #33,336 |
| 2015 | modern | 74 | #33,487 |
| 2016 | modern | 75 | #33,377 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around St James Westminster, Linton, Llanvrechva, Ilfracombe and Braunton. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St James Westminster | London (West Districts) |
| 2 | Linton | Devon |
| 3 | Llanvrechva | Monmouthshire |
| 4 | Ilfracombe | Devon |
| 5 | Braunton | Devon |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Laramy surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Laramy, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Laramy surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Laramy household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Laramy is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Laramy is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Laramy, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Laramy has its origins in France, where it first emerged in the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old French word "lar", meaning hearth or fireplace, and the suffix "-amy", signifying a friend or companion. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who worked near or tended to fireplaces or hearths.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Saint-Pierre-le-Vif de Sens, a medieval manuscript from the 12th century, where a certain Guibert Laramy is mentioned as a witness to a land transaction. This suggests that the name was already established in the region of Sens, in northern France, during that time period.
In the 13th century, the name appears in the Trésor des Chartes, a collection of royal charters and documents from the French monarchy. Here, a Hugo Laramy is listed as a landowner in the province of Champagne.
During the 14th century, the name seems to have spread to other regions of France, as evidenced by the appearance of a Jehan Laramy in the Comptes de l'Hôtel-Dieu de Paris, a record of accounts from a Parisian hospital.
One notable figure bearing the Laramy surname was Pierre Laramy, a 16th-century French poet and translator who was born in Lyon in 1510 and died in Paris in 1578. His most famous work was a translation of Virgil's Aeneid into French verse.
Another notable Laramy was Jacques Laramy, a 17th-century French architect who was instrumental in the construction of several notable buildings in Paris, including the Church of Saint-Sulpice and the Palais du Louvre.
In the 18th century, the name appears to have spread to other European countries, with records showing a Johann Laramy living in the German city of Cologne in 1723, and a Antonio Laramy residing in the Italian city of Venice in 1789.
One of the more recent notable individuals with the Laramy surname was Marie-Louise Laramy, a 19th-century French painter who was born in Paris in 1825 and died there in 1901. She was known for her portraits and landscapes, and her works were exhibited at the prestigious Paris Salon.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Laramy surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Devon leads with 52 Laramys recorded in 1881 and an index of 31.62x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Devon | 52 | 31.62x |
| Middlesex | 18 | 2.28x |
| Monmouthshire | 11 | 19.26x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Lower Llanvrechva in Monmouthshire leads with 11 Laramys recorded in 1881 and an index of 1964.29x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Llanvrechva | 11 | 1964.29x |
| St Giles In Fields London | 9 | 231.96x |
| Kentisbury | 8 | 8888.89x |
| Marwood | 7 | 3181.82x |
| Braunton | 6 | 1071.43x |
| Combmartin | 6 | 1666.67x |
| St Andrew Holborn London | 6 | 175.44x |
| Westleigh | 5 | 3846.15x |
| Lynton | 4 | 1212.12x |
| Pilton | 4 | 740.74x |
| Barnstaple | 3 | 116.28x |
| Sherwill | 3 | 2727.27x |
| Arlington | 2 | 3333.33x |
| Berrynarbor | 1 | 526.32x |
| Loxhore | 1 | 1666.67x |
| Northam | 1 | 83.33x |
| Paddington London | 1 | 3.44x |
| Paracombe | 1 | 1000.00x |
| St Marylebone London | 1 | 2.37x |
| Westminster St James | 1 | 12.32x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Laramy surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Laramy surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 81 people were recorded with the Laramy surname. That placed it at #22,082 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 75 in 2016. That gives Laramy a modern rank of #33,377.
A variant spelling of the French surname "Larme", meaning "tears".
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Laramy bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.