Summary

The surname 'LARRY' is of English origin and is believed to be derived from the medieval given name 'Laurie,' which is a diminutive form of the name 'Lawrence.' It can be traced back to the 12th century and is associated with the meaning 'from Laurentum' or 'from Laurentius,' referring to a place in ancient Italy.
There are
5942
Larrys in the USA
Larry is the
5817th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Larry

Lawrenceof

British military officer and scholar. Known for his role in the Arab Revolt during World War I, he played a key role in Arab nationalist movements.

LarryPage

American computer scientist and co-founder of Google. He is known for his contributions to the development of Google's search engine and various innovative technologies.

LaurenceOlivier

English actor, director, and producer. Considered one of the greatest actors of the 20th century, he won multiple Academy Awards for his performances.

LarryKing

American television and radio host. He was best known for hosting the talk show 'Larry King Live' on CNN for over 25 years.

LarryBird

American former professional basketball player and coach. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time, having won numerous championships and individual accolades.

Larry Genealogy

OriginsThe origin of the surname 'Larry' is unclear.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Larry' does not have a specific geographical association.
VariationsThe surname 'Larry' may have variations or alternate spellings.
Migration and ImmigrationMigration and immigration patterns related to the surname 'Larry' are unknown.