Larry

Larry Meaning & Origin

About Larry
The surname Larry is derived from the given name Lawrence, which originated from the Latin name Laurentius. It is believed to have been derived from the Latin word "laurus," meaning "laurel." The surname Larry, therefore, signifies someone who is associated with the laurel tree or its symbolic meanings, such as honor, victory, or distinction.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Larry: 5,942
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,817
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.01

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Larry 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 Larry is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
LR
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
LA
πŸ”Š Soundex
L060
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
L EH1 R IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈlΙ›ri/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('LR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Larry in Braille

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

The name Larry in braille

How to sign the name Larry using Sign Language

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

The name Larry in sign language

Numerology