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

Lorence, 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 Lorence surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lorence in America

Lorence is the 16696th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lorence surname appeared 1,715 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Lorence.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lorence 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 Lorence

The surname Lorence is believed to have originated in France during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Latin name Laurentius, which means "from Laurentum," a town located near ancient Rome. The name was brought to France during the Norman Conquest and evolved into various spellings such as Lorence, Laurence, and Laurens.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Lorence" in the county of Lincolnshire, England. This suggests that the name had already been established in France and was carried to England by Norman settlers.

In the 13th century, a prominent figure named Robert Lorence was recorded as a merchant and landowner in the city of Bordeaux, France. He played a significant role in the local economy and was considered a respected member of the community.

During the 14th century, a notable individual named Jacques Lorence (1310-1382) lived in the town of Avignon, France. He was a skilled carpenter and craftsman, known for his intricate woodwork in churches and cathedrals across the region.

In the 16th century, a French explorer named Jean Lorence (1520-1588) was among the first Europeans to venture into the New World. He accompanied Jacques Cartier on his third voyage to Canada and is credited with establishing a settlement along the St. Lawrence River.

Another historical figure with the surname Lorence was Marie Lorence (1645-1718), a French noblewoman who served as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Marie Thérèse of France. She was known for her influence and political connections within the French court during the reign of King Louis XIV.

Throughout history, the surname Lorence has been associated with various place names, such as Laurens in France, Laurencekirk in Scotland, and Laurentian in Canada, which further reinforces its connection to the Latin name Laurentius.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lorence

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

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

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