Find out how popular the last name Laurencin is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Laurencin.

Laurencin, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Laurencin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Laurencin in America

Laurencin is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Laurencin surname appeared 117 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Laurencin.

The history of the last name Laurencin

The surname Laurencin is of French origin, originating from the given name Laurent, which is derived from the Latin name Laurentius. The name Laurentius itself has its roots in the Roman name Laurens, meaning "from Laurentum," a city located near ancient Rome.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Laurencin can be traced back to the 12th century in various regions of France, such as Normandy, Burgundy, and Provence. It is believed that the name was initially adopted as a surname by individuals who either lived in or near the town of Laurentum, or who were associated with the laurel plant, which was highly revered in ancient Rome.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Laurencin can be found in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Saint-Père de Chartres, a medieval cartulary from the 12th century, which mentions a certain "Petrus Laurencin." Another early reference is found in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Bonport, a cartulary from the 13th century, which records a "Guillelmus Laurencin."

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various historical records across France, such as the Rôles des Assises de la Tour Crénée, which mentions a "Jehan Laurencin" from the year 1355. Similarly, the Rôles de la Cour de l'Official de Rouen from 1386 includes a reference to a "Robert Laurencin."

Among the notable individuals who bore the surname Laurencin throughout history are:

1. Henri Laurencin (1610-1673), a French painter and engraver known for his religious works and landscapes.
2. Marie Laurencin (1883-1956), a renowned French painter and printmaker associated with the Cubist movement.
3. Paul Laurencin (1835-1919), a French lawyer and politician who served as a deputy in the National Assembly.
4. Émile Laurencin (1825-1900), a French architect who designed several notable buildings in Paris, including the Gare de Lyon.
5. Jean-Baptiste Laurencin (1783-1848), a French general who fought in the Napoleonic Wars and later served as a governor in French colonies.

It is important to note that while this name has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Laurencin

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Laurencin.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Laurencin was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Laurencin was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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