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

Laurentius, 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 Laurentius surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Laurentius in America

Laurentius is the 138304th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Laurentius surname appeared 121 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 Laurentius.

We can also compare 2010 data for Laurentius to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Laurentius

The surname LAURENTIUS has its origins in the Latin language and can be traced back to ancient Rome. It is derived from the Latin word "laurus," which means "laurel" or "bay tree." The laurel tree was a symbol of victory and honor in ancient Roman culture, and it was often used to create wreaths for victorious military leaders and poets.

The name LAURENTIUS was originally a Roman cognomen or family name, given to individuals who were associated with the laurel tree or had some connection to its significance. It is believed that the name was first used in the 1st century AD, during the height of the Roman Empire.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LAURENTIUS can be found in the "Acta Sanctorum" (Acts of the Saints), a collection of hagiographies compiled by the Bollandist scholars in the 17th century. The text mentions a saint named LAURENTIUS, who was martyred in Rome during the persecution of Christians under the Roman Emperor Valerian in the year 258 AD.

Throughout the Middle Ages, the name LAURENTIUS spread across Europe, particularly in regions with strong Roman Catholic influence. It was adopted by various noble families and prominent individuals, such as LAURENTIUS of Brindisi (1559-1619), an Italian Capuchin friar and scholar known for his preaching and diplomatic missions.

In England, the name LAURENTIUS appeared in various forms, including LAWRENCE and LAURENCE. One notable bearer of this name was Sir LAURENCE Olivier (1907-1989), the renowned English actor and director who is widely regarded as one of the greatest performers of the 20th century.

Another notable figure with the surname LAURENTIUS was Petrus LAURENTIUS (1575-1642), a Dutch mathematician and engineer who made significant contributions to the development of calculus and the study of curves.

In France, the name LAURENTIUS was often spelled as LAURENT, and it was borne by several prominent individuals, such as the French painter and printmaker, Maurice LAURENTIN (1835-1912).

The surname LAURENTIUS has also been associated with various place names throughout Europe, such as Laurentides in Quebec, Canada, and Laurentina, a suburb of Rome, Italy.

While the name LAURENTIUS has evolved and taken on different spellings over the centuries, its connection to the laurel tree and the symbolism of victory and honor in ancient Roman culture remains a significant part of its heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Laurentius

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

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 Laurentius 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Laurentius has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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 Laurentius was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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