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UK surname

Larsson

A Swedish surname derived from the father's name Lars.

In the 1881 census there were 27 people recorded with the Larsson surname, ranking it #29,793 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 343, ranked #13,368, up from #29,793 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Vale of White Horse, South Norfolk and Kensington and Chelsea.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Larsson is 351 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 1170.4%.

1881 census count

27

Ranked #29,793

Modern count

343

2016, ranked #13,368

Peak year

2013

351 bearers

Map years

3

1998 to 2016

Key insights

  • Larsson had 27 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #29,793 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 343 in 2016, ranked #13,368.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 59 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Larsson surname distribution map

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

Distribution map

Larsson surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Larsson 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
1861 historical 2 #34,135
1881 historical 27 #29,793
1891 historical 40 #31,174
1901 historical 54 #28,178
1911 historical 59 #26,914
1997 modern 205 #17,370
1998 modern 239 #16,179
1999 modern 267 #15,097
2000 modern 275 #14,757
2001 modern 265 #14,915
2002 modern 269 #15,044
2003 modern 254 #15,454
2004 modern 247 #15,821
2005 modern 235 #16,335
2006 modern 256 #15,496
2007 modern 269 #15,123
2008 modern 285 #14,647
2009 modern 296 #14,557
2010 modern 322 #14,034
2011 modern 330 #13,664
2012 modern 321 #13,836
2013 modern 351 #13,159
2014 modern 350 #13,263
2015 modern 347 #13,252
2016 modern 343 #13,368

Geography

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Where Larssons 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 Vale of White Horse, South Norfolk, Kensington and Chelsea, Richmond upon Thames and Sutton. 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 Vale of White Horse 010 Vale of White Horse
2 South Norfolk 006 South Norfolk
3 Kensington and Chelsea 008 Kensington and Chelsea
4 Richmond upon Thames 001 Richmond upon Thames
5 Sutton 012 Sutton

Forenames

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First names often paired with Larsson

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

Historical female names

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Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Larsson

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

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Larsson surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Larsson 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 includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Larsson is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support 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

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

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

Larsson is most concentrated in decile 10 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

Larsson falls in decile 10 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 Larsson 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 - Other

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

Meaning and origin of Larsson

The surname Larsson originates from Sweden and dates back to the late medieval period, around the 13th century. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it was derived from the father's given name Lars, which is a Swedish form of the name Laurence. The suffix "-son" was commonly added to a father's name to indicate a son.

Larsson was initially more prevalent in the southern regions of Sweden, particularly in the provinces of Skåne, Halland, and Blekinge. The name is believed to have stemmed from the Old Norse words "laurr" meaning "laurel" and "vin" meaning "friend" or "protector," suggesting a possible connection to the laurel plant's symbolic significance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Larsson surname can be found in the Swedish Diplomatic Corpus, a collection of medieval diplomatic documents, dating back to the 14th century. The name also appeared in various parish records and tax rolls from the 16th and 17th centuries across different regions of Sweden.

Notable individuals with the surname Larsson throughout history include:

1. Bengt Larsson (1602-1668), a Swedish military officer and governor of the Kalmar Castle during the Kalmar War. 2. Carl Larsson (1853-1919), a renowned Swedish painter and interior designer, best known for his watercolor paintings depicting domestic life. 3. Stieg Larsson (1954-2004), a Swedish writer and journalist, famous for his posthumously published Millennium book series, including "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo." 4. Britta Larsson (1931-2017), a Swedish middle-distance runner who won a silver medal in the 800 meters at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki. 5. Ulf Larsson (born 1966), a Swedish former professional tennis player who achieved a career-high ranking of No. 10 in the world and won the Australian Open men's doubles title in 1988.

Over time, the Larsson surname has spread beyond Sweden and can be found in various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in Swedish culture and tradition.

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1881 census detail

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Larsson families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Larsson 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. Glamorgan leads with 9 Larssons recorded in 1881 and an index of 19.64x.

County Total Index
Glamorgan 9 19.64x
Middlesex 8 3.04x
Durham 4 5.11x
Lancashire 3 0.96x
Kent 1 1.11x
Northumberland 1 2.55x
Yorkshire 1 0.38x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Cardiff St Mary in Glamorgan leads with 9 Larssons recorded in 1881 and an index of 357.14x.

Place Total Index
Cardiff St Mary 9 357.14x
Westminster St James 5 184.50x
Garston 3 326.09x
Poplar London 2 40.24x
South Shields 2 285.71x
Kingstonupon Hull 1 476.19x
Milton In Gravesend 1 74.07x
Newcastle On Tyne 1 2500.00x
St Marylebone London 1 7.12x
Stranton 1 37.88x
Sunderland 1 72.46x

Top female names

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

Name Count
Annie 2
Amelia 1
Cecile 1
Emily 1
Gertrude 1
Nelly 1
Susan 1

Top male names

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

Name Count
Lars 3
Carl 2
August 1
Edward 1
F.R. 1
Iven 1
L.E. 1
Lawrence 1
Lenard 1
Nels 1
Oscar 1
Peter 1
Petter 1
William 1
Willie 1

FAQ

Larsson surname: questions and answers

How common was the Larsson surname in 1881?

In 1881, 27 people were recorded with the Larsson surname. That placed it at #29,793 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Larsson surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 343 in 2016. That gives Larsson a modern rank of #13,368.

What does the Larsson surname mean?

A Swedish surname derived from the father's name Lars.

What does the Larsson map show?

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