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

Lorange, 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 Lorange surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lorange in America

Lorange is the 105600th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lorange surname appeared 169 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 Lorange.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lorange 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 Lorange

The surname LORANGE is believed to have originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "l'orange," which means "the orange." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who cultivated or traded oranges.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the 13th century, where it appears as "de Lorange." This spelling indicates that the name was likely associated with a particular place or location related to oranges.

In the 14th century, the name LORANGE appeared in various records across France, including the Livre des Bourgeois de Paris, which documented the names of citizens in the city of Paris. This suggests that the name had spread throughout different regions of France by that time.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure with the surname LORANGE was Jacques LORANGE (1525-1592), a French painter and engraver known for his religious works and portraits. He was active in Paris and worked for the French court.

In the 17th century, the name LORANGE was recorded in the parish records of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris, indicating its presence in the city during that era.

Another individual of note was Étienne LORANGE (1670-1743), a French mathematician and astronomer. He was a member of the Académie des Sciences and made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the calculation of planetary orbits.

In the 18th century, the LORANGE name appeared in various regions of France, including Normandy and Burgundy, as evidenced by historical records and documents from that period.

One notable figure was Pierre-Étienne LORANGE (1745-1817), a French politician and lawyer who served as a member of the National Convention during the French Revolution. He played a role in drafting the civil code known as the Code Napoléon.

In the 19th century, the name LORANGE continued to be found in various parts of France, including the regions of Brittany and Provence.

A prominent individual with this surname during that time was Émile LORANGE (1820-1892), a French military officer and engineer. He served in the French army and was involved in the construction of fortifications and defense systems.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lorange

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

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

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