Larimer

Larimer Meaning & Origin

About Larimer
The surname Larimer is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old French word "l'armer," meaning "the armorer." It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who were involved in the trade of making or repairing armor. Over time, the spelling of the name evolved to Larimer. Today, individuals with the surname Larimer can be found primarily in the United States, particularly in Pennsylvania and Colorado, where they are descendants of Scottish immigrants.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Larimer is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Larimer: 2,579
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,083
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.87

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Larimer based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Larimer is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LRMR
🗽 NYSIIS
LANA
🔊 Soundex
L060506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AE1 R IH0 M ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlærɪmər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LRMR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L656

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Larimer in Braille

Here's how to represent Larimer in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Larimer in braille

How to sign the name Larimer using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Larimer using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Larimer in sign language

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