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UK surname

Larmour

An occupational surname derived from the French 'l'armur,' meaning 'the armorer' or maker of arms and armor.

In the 1881 census there were 74 people recorded with the Larmour surname, ranking it #23,062 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 326, ranked #13,896, up from #23,062 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Kilwinning Central and North, Kilwinning West and Blacklands and County Durham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Larmour is 335 in 2014. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 340.5%.

1881 census count

74

Ranked #23,062

Modern count

326

2016, ranked #13,896

Peak year

2014

335 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Larmour had 74 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #23,062 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 326 in 2016, ranked #13,896.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 74 in 1881.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Established but Challenged.

Larmour surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Larmour surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Larmour 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 9 #31,675
1861 historical 18 #31,580
1881 historical 74 #23,062
1891 historical 59 #29,325
1901 historical 69 #26,499
1911 historical 57 #27,099
1997 modern 281 #14,110
1998 modern 300 #13,877
1999 modern 299 #14,000
2000 modern 294 #14,105
2001 modern 293 #13,933
2002 modern 298 #14,048
2003 modern 293 #14,037
2004 modern 288 #14,254
2005 modern 279 #14,480
2006 modern 278 #14,623
2007 modern 282 #14,618
2008 modern 292 #14,403
2009 modern 311 #14,069
2010 modern 324 #13,979
2011 modern 323 #13,868
2012 modern 325 #13,720
2013 modern 329 #13,810
2014 modern 335 #13,720
2015 modern 329 #13,800
2016 modern 326 #13,896

Geography

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Where Larmours are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Kilwinning Central and North, Kilwinning West and Blacklands, County Durham, Crosshouse, Gatehead and Kilmaurs Rural and Richmondshire. 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 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Kilwinning Central and North North Ayrshire
2 Kilwinning West and Blacklands North Ayrshire
3 County Durham 009 County Durham
4 Crosshouse, Gatehead and Kilmaurs Rural East Ayrshire
5 Richmondshire 002 Richmondshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Larmour

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

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Larmour

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

Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce

Group

Established but Challenged

Nationally, the Larmour surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Established but Challenged, within Semi- and Un-Skilled Workforce. This does not mean every Larmour household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Many households in these neighbourhoods comprise separated or divorced single parents with dependent children. Residents are typically born in the UK, and these neighbourhoods have relatively few members of ethnic minorities. The prevalence of children, their parents and those at or above normal retirement age, suggests neighbourhood structures may be long-established. Levels of unpaid care are high, and long-term disability is more common than in the Supergroup as a whole. Use of the social rented sector is common, often in terraced houses. Levels of overcrowding are above the Supergroup average. Unemployment is high, while those in work are employed in elementary occupations such as caring, leisure and customer services. Many residents have low level qualifications. Neighbourhood concentrations of this Group are found in the South Wales Valleys, Belfast, Londonderry and the Central Lowlands of Scotland.

Wider pattern

Living in terraced or semi-detached houses, residents of these neighbourhoods typically lack high levels of education and work in elementary or routine service occupations. Unemployment is above average. Residents are predominantly born in the UK, and residents are also predominantly from ethnic minorities. Social (but not private sector) rented sector housing is common. This Supergroup is found throughout the UK’s conurbations and industrial regions but is also an integral part of smaller towns.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Central Connected Professionals and Managers

Group

Central and City

Within London, Larmour is most associated with areas classed as Central and City, part of Central Connected Professionals and Managers. 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 high density central neighbourhoods are characterised by high levels of residential turnover. Few children are in evidence. Few individuals experience live with disability, with many in full-time employment or study. Levels of separation or divorce are low relative to the Supergroup average. The workforce is well-educated but not in the top flight of managerial occupations. Levels of affiliation to non-Christian religions are high.

Wider London pattern

Adult residents of these neighbourhoods are typically aged 25 to 44, working full-time in professional, managerial or associate professional occupations. There are few families with dependent children. The predominantly Inner London neighbourhoods have an international character, including many residents born elsewhere in Europe alongside high numbers of individuals identifying as of Chinese ethnicity. Many individuals are never married, childless and/or living alone. Above average numbers of individuals, likely to be full-time students, live in communal establishments. Elsewhere, privately rented flats are the dominant housing type. Residents of these areas are well-qualified, with a significant number holding Level 4 or above qualifications. There is a correspondingly high level of individuals employed full-time in professional, managerial and associated professional or technical occupations. Employing industries are financial, real estate, professional, administration, and, to a lesser degree, transport and communications. Unemployment is uncommon.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Larmour is most concentrated in decile 1 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the less healthy 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

Larmour falls in decile 1 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more 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 Larmour is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

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

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Irish

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

Meaning and origin of Larmour

The surname Larmour has its origins in France, with roots tracing back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old French words "l'armeur," meaning "the armor-maker" or "the armorer." This connection suggests that the name may have initially been associated with an occupation involving the crafting or maintenance of armor and weapons.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Larmour dates back to the 13th century in the northern regions of France. It appears in several historical documents from that era, although the exact spellings vary slightly, including Larmeur, Larmor, and Larmoyer.

The name Larmour is also found in some notable historical records, such as the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land ownership and population in England commissioned by William the Conqueror. However, the references to this surname in the Domesday Book are relatively scarce, suggesting that it may have been more prevalent in other parts of Europe at the time.

Notable individuals bearing the Larmour surname include Jean Larmour, a French soldier and military strategist who served during the Hundred Years' War (1337-1453). He was renowned for his expertise in armor and weapon design, which aligns with the potential occupational origins of the name.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Jacques Larmour gained recognition as a skilled artisan and blacksmith in the town of Dijon, France. His intricate metalwork and armor designs were highly sought after by the nobility of the time.

Another noteworthy individual was Marie Larmour, a French nun and philanthropist who lived in the late 17th century. She established several charitable institutions dedicated to caring for orphaned children and the destitute.

In the 19th century, a Scottish poet named Robert Larmour gained some recognition for his works capturing the landscapes and rural life of the Scottish Highlands. He was born in 1812 and died in 1887.

Lastly, one cannot overlook the contributions of the French architect and engineer, Pierre Larmour, who was instrumental in the design and construction of several iconic landmarks in Paris during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including the Petit Palais and the Grand Palais. He was born in 1858 and passed away in 1932.

While the surname Larmour may have evolved and spread to different regions over time, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in France, where it was likely associated with the occupation of armor-making or related metalworking crafts.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Larmour families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Larmour 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. Lancashire leads with 24 Larmours recorded in 1881 and an index of 2.80x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 24 2.80x
Middlesex 9 1.25x
Renfrewshire 8 14.31x
Hampshire 7 4.73x
Angus 5 7.48x
Devon 4 2.66x
Lanarkshire 4 1.71x
Northumberland 4 3.73x
Ayrshire 3 5.56x
Yorkshire 3 0.42x
Cheshire 1 0.63x
Durham 1 0.47x
Glamorgan 1 0.80x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Kirkdale in Lancashire leads with 8 Larmours recorded in 1881 and an index of 55.56x.

Place Total Index
Kirkdale 8 55.56x
Abbey 7 82.06x
Chorlton On Medlock 6 44.12x
Paddington London 6 22.62x
Blackburn 5 21.95x
Liff Benvie 5 49.26x
Portsea 5 17.25x
Barony 4 6.77x
Benwell 4 341.88x
Toxteth Park 4 13.80x
Leeds 3 7.43x
Plymouth Charles The 3 45.32x
Dalmellington 2 125.79x
Islington London 2 2.86x
St Mary Extra 2 168.07x
Barrow In Furness 1 8.58x
Bollin Fee 1 140.85x
Dailly 1 181.82x
Greenock Oldor West 1 666.67x
Plymouth St Andrew 1 8.64x
St George Hanover Square 1 7.87x
Swansea 1 714.29x
Tanfield 1 39.22x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Mary 4
Agnes 3
Elizabeth 3
Eliza 2
Sarah 2
Adelaide 1
Ann 1
Edith 1
Elizth 1
Ellen 1
Ethel 1
Frances 1
Harriet 1
Harriete 1
Harriett 1
Jane 1
Lilian 1
Millicent 1
Rose 1
Sophia 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
John 4
Samuel 3
William 3
David 2
Thomas 2
Alexander 1
Alfred 1
Charles 1
Ed. 1
Francis 1
Hugh 1
James 1
Mathew 1
Robert 1
Thos. 1
Thos.G. 1

FAQ

Larmour surname: questions and answers

How common was the Larmour surname in 1881?

In 1881, 74 people were recorded with the Larmour surname. That placed it at #23,062 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Larmour surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 326 in 2016. That gives Larmour a modern rank of #13,896.

What does the Larmour surname mean?

An occupational surname derived from the French 'l'armur,' meaning 'the armorer' or maker of arms and armor.

What does the Larmour map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Larmour 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.