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

Laurore, 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 Laurore surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Laurore in America

Laurore is the 49461st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Laurore surname appeared 425 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 Laurore.

We can also compare 2010 data for Laurore 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 Laurore

The surname LAURORE originates from France, dating back to the early 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the French word "l'aurore," meaning "the dawn" or "the sunrise." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon someone who lived in an area known for its beautiful sunrises or someone associated with the early morning hours.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the LAURORE surname can be found in the parish records of Bordeaux, a city in southwestern France, from the year 1543. These records mention a Jacques LAURORE, a vintner who lived in the region known for its excellent wine production.

In the 17th century, the LAURORE name appeared in the historical records of the Dauphiné region, located in southeastern France. A prominent figure was Jean LAURORE, a merchant and landowner born in 1628 in the town of Grenoble. He was known for his successful business ventures and his contributions to the local community.

Another notable individual bearing the LAURORE surname was Marie LAURORE, a renowned painter who lived in Paris during the late 18th century. Born in 1760, she was celebrated for her portraits and landscapes, which were highly sought after by the French aristocracy.

During the 19th century, the LAURORE name gained recognition in the literary world with the publication of the novel "Les Mystères de LAURORE" by author Victor Hugo in 1842. Although the protagonist's name was fictional, it brought attention to the surname and its potential origins.

In the field of science, the LAURORE name was carried by Émile LAURORE, a French physicist born in 1865. He made significant contributions to the study of electromagnetism and was a member of the prestigious French Academy of Sciences.

While the LAURORE surname has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. However, its historical significance remains deeply rooted in the French culture and language, reflecting the poetic imagery of the dawn and the beauty of new beginnings.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Laurore

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

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

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