Larner

Larner is a surname of English origin that is occasionally used as a given name. In contemporary usage it is most often encountered as a surname and is found in several English-speaking countries.

The exact origin of the name is uncertain. It may have emerged from a locational or occupational designation, or as a variant or diminutive form of an older personal name in medieval records. As with many surnames, its form was subject to regional spelling variations over time.

Geographically, Larner is most common in England, particularly in the Midlands and southern regions, and is also found among diaspora communities in Canada, the United States, Australia, and New Zealand.

Notable individuals bearing the surname have contributed to various fields, including sports, science, and the arts, though no single figure dominates the name's public recognition.