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UK surname

Larman

From an English locational surname derived from a place name meaning "dweller by the larch trees."

In the 1881 census there were 281 people recorded with the Larman surname, ranking it #10,175 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 371, ranked #12,561, down from #10,175 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to Cheshunt St Mary, Biggleswade and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Central Bedfordshire, North Hertfordshire and Welwyn Hatfield.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Larman is 449 in 2000. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 32.0%.

1881 census count

281

Ranked #10,175

Modern count

371

2016, ranked #12,561

Peak year

2000

449 bearers

Map years

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1851 to 2016

Key insights

  • Larman had 281 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #10,175 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 371 in 2016, ranked #12,561.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 438 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Rural Amenity.

Larman surname distribution map

The map shows where the Larman surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Larman surname density by area, 1881 census.

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Timeline

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Larman over time

The 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 210 #10,030
1861 historical 236 #10,393
1881 historical 281 #10,175
1891 historical 305 #10,976
1901 historical 390 #9,650
1911 historical 438 #8,684
1997 modern 420 #10,608
1998 modern 438 #10,617
1999 modern 445 #10,535
2000 modern 449 #10,459
2001 modern 432 #10,584
2002 modern 424 #10,950
2003 modern 429 #10,684
2004 modern 423 #10,816
2005 modern 414 #10,899
2006 modern 404 #11,159
2007 modern 416 #11,020
2008 modern 410 #11,245
2009 modern 401 #11,712
2010 modern 404 #11,902
2011 modern 412 #11,593
2012 modern 397 #11,780
2013 modern 395 #12,035
2014 modern 391 #12,214
2015 modern 380 #12,364
2016 modern 371 #12,561

Geography

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Where Larmans are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around Cheshunt St Mary, Biggleswade, London parishes, Hitchin and Enfield. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Central Bedfordshire, North Hertfordshire, Welwyn Hatfield, Vale of White Horse and Uttlesford. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 Cheshunt St Mary Middlesex (Exclusive Of London Districts)
2 Biggleswade Bedfordshire
3 London parishes London 3
4 Hitchin Hertfordshire
5 Enfield Middlesex (Exclusive Of London Districts)

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Central Bedfordshire 010 Central Bedfordshire
2 North Hertfordshire 014 North Hertfordshire
3 Welwyn Hatfield 009 Welwyn Hatfield
4 Vale of White Horse 008 Vale of White Horse
5 Uttlesford 005 Uttlesford

Forenames

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First names often paired with Larman

These lists show first names that appear often with the Larman surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Larman

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Larman, 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

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities

Group

Rural Amenity

Nationally, the Larman surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Rural Amenity, within Suburbanites and Peri-Urbanities. This does not mean every Larman household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group comprises older parents or retirees, with no resident dependent children, and with the lowest residential densities in this Supergroup. Predominantly UK-born, residents typically live in detached houses, although others do live in semi-detached and terraced properties. The level of multiple car ownership is the highest in this Supergroup. Most houses are owner occupied although social renting is also present. Many concentrations occur in high amenity rural locations, such as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Wider pattern

Pervasive throughout the UK, members of this Supergroup typically own (or are buying) their detached, semi-detached or terraced homes. They are also typically educated to A Level/Highers or degree level and work in skilled or professional occupations. Typically born in the UK, some families have children, although the median adult age is above 45 and some property has become under-occupied after children have left home. This Supergroup is pervasive not only in suburban locations, but also in neighbourhoods at or beyond the edge of cities that adjoin rural parts of the country.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Larman is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Larman is most concentrated in decile 9 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Larman falls in decile 9 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Larman is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 60-70 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - British

This describes the area pattern most associated with Larman, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Larman

The surname Larman has its origins in England, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old English words 'lar' meaning 'learning' and 'mann' meaning 'man,' suggesting that the name may have been initially bestowed upon a scholar or a learned person.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Rotuli Hundredorum, a census-like record compiled in England during the reign of King Edward I in the late 13th century. This document mentions a certain William Lareman, indicating that the surname had already taken root by that time.

As the centuries passed, the name underwent various spelling variations, including Larryman, Laremon, and Laremond. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the interpretation of scribes who recorded the name.

In the 16th century, the surname appears in the records of the Elizabethan era, with notable individuals such as John Larman, a merchant based in London, who was mentioned in a trade document dated 1587.

During the 17th century, the name gained prominence with the birth of William Larman (1612-1678), a renowned English clergyman and author who served as the Rector of Wimbish in Essex. His works, which included several religious treatises, contributed to the scholarly reputation associated with the surname.

The 18th century saw the rise of another notable figure bearing the Larman name, Richard Larman (1741-1812), a successful businessman and landowner from Gloucestershire. His legacy includes the establishment of the Larman Estate, which remained in the family's possession for generations.

Moving into the 19th century, the name continued to be associated with scholarly pursuits. One prominent example is Henry Larman (1832-1907), a distinguished English scholar and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of ancient languages.

Throughout history, the Larman surname has also been linked to various place names, such as Larmanville, a small village in Normandy, France, and Larmanor, a historic estate in Wiltshire, England. These place names may have influenced the surname's development or served as inspiration for its adoption.

Several notable individuals with the Larman surname have left their mark across various fields, including literature, art, and academia, further solidifying the name's association with intellectual pursuits and scholarly endeavors.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Larman families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Larman surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 117 Larmans recorded in 1881 and an index of 4.27x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 117 4.27x
Hertfordshire 42 22.23x
Bedfordshire 28 19.73x
Essex 26 4.81x
Suffolk 13 3.89x
Surrey 11 0.82x
Durham 10 1.23x
Yorkshire 8 0.29x
Derbyshire 6 1.40x
Radnorshire 5 22.60x
Lancashire 3 0.09x
Kent 2 0.21x
Lanarkshire 2 0.23x
Lincolnshire 2 0.46x
Cambridgeshire 1 0.58x
Glamorgan 1 0.21x
Hampshire 1 0.18x
Norfolk 1 0.24x
Northamptonshire 1 0.39x
Royal Navy 1 3.06x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Enfield in Middlesex leads with 32 Larmans recorded in 1881 and an index of 177.88x.

Place Total Index
Enfield 32 177.88x
Cheshunt 19 287.88x
Islington London 16 6.02x
West Ham 15 12.56x
Halesworth 12 506.33x
Hitchin 11 128.96x
Langford 10 854.70x
Tottenham 10 22.90x
Biggleswade 9 193.55x
Edmonton 8 36.22x
Sutton Stoneferry 8 102.96x
Poplar London 7 13.53x
St George In East London 7 27.15x
St Pancras London 7 3.17x
Ashborne 6 205.48x
Bromley London 6 9.95x
Gateshead 6 9.83x
Leyton Low 5 45.45x
Llandegley 5 1315.79x
Mile End Old Town London 5 8.57x
St Marylebone London 5 3.42x
Wimbledon 5 33.33x
Ardeley 4 869.57x
Blunham 4 416.67x
Canvey Island 4 1538.46x
Darlington 4 12.70x
Hemel Hempstead 4 47.00x
St George Hanover Square 4 8.28x
Battersea 3 2.97x
Henlow 3 340.91x
Hulme 3 4.42x
Whitechapel London 3 11.10x
Pirton 2 188.68x
Ratcliffe London 2 13.21x
Shoreditch London 2 1.68x
St Botolph Aldersgate 2 63.69x
Waltham Holy Cross 2 39.53x
Aberdare 1 3.05x
Carisbrooke 1 12.82x
Carstairs 1 54.35x
Caterham 1 16.95x
Deptford St Paul 1 1.39x
Greenwich 1 2.29x
Ipswich St Mary Stoke 1 32.26x
Kempston 1 31.06x
Maryhill 1 5.76x
Peterborough 1 5.36x
Royal Navy 1 3.58x
Shefford 1 99.01x
South Lynn 1 21.01x
St Andrewthe Less 1 5.04x
St Botolph Aldgate London 1 17.73x
Stamford St George 1 50.76x
Stamford St Mary 1 112.36x
Streatham 1 4.92x
Thundridge 1 227.27x
Ware 1 18.45x
Woking 1 12.42x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Larman surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Larman surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
George 24
William 17
Joseph 14
James 10
John 9
Henry 7
Frederick 6
Alfred 5
Thomas 5
Arthur 4
Edward 4
Robert 4
Albert 3
Charles 3
Christopher 2
David 2
Harry 2
Herbert 2
Paul 2
Walter 2
Abraham 1
Benjamin 1
Chas.A. 1
Daniel 1
Frank 1
Fred 1
Fredk. 1
Geo. 1
Isaac 1
Joe 1
Moses 1
Richard 1
Robt. 1
Samuel 1
Stephen 1

FAQ

Larman surname: questions and answers

How common was the Larman surname in 1881?

In 1881, 281 people were recorded with the Larman surname. That placed it at #10,175 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Larman surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 371 in 2016. That gives Larman a modern rank of #12,561.

What does the Larman surname mean?

From an English locational surname derived from a place name meaning "dweller by the larch trees."

What does the Larman map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Larman bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

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.