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

Lorey, 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 Lorey surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lorey in America

Lorey is the 39659th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lorey surname appeared 554 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 Lorey.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lorey 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 Lorey

The surname Lorey originated in France, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "lorée," which referred to a small grove or thicket of trees. This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a locational surname, given to individuals who lived near or worked in such groves.

During the Middle Ages, the name Lorey appeared in various medieval records and documents across different regions of France. One notable example is a mention of a certain Jehan Lorey in the tax rolls of the Duchy of Burgundy in 1376. This provides evidence that the name was well-established in the region by that time.

As the centuries passed, the spelling of the surname evolved slightly, with variations such as Lorrey, Lorreye, and Lorrye appearing in various historical records. These minor spelling differences were common in the era before standardized spelling conventions were widely adopted.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Lorey was Jean Lorey, a French poet and playwright who lived from 1555 to 1625. He gained recognition for his contributions to the French Renaissance literary scene, particularly his pastoral plays and poetry collections.

Another notable individual was François Lorey, a French architect and engineer who lived from 1673 to 1743. He was renowned for his work on several churches and public buildings in Paris and other parts of France during the early 18th century.

In the 19th century, Antoine Lorey (1797-1868) was a prominent French mathematician and engineer. He made significant contributions to the fields of mechanics and hydraulics, and his work on the theory of elasticity laid the foundation for modern structural engineering.

Moving into the 20th century, Pierre Lorey (1903-1986) was a French sculptor and artist known for his abstract and modernist works. His sculptures adorned many public spaces and museums throughout France and beyond.

Lastly, Isabelle Lorey (born 1961) is a contemporary French philosopher and social theorist. She is recognized for her work on the concept of precariousness and its impact on modern society, as well as her contributions to critical theory and feminist philosophy.

While the surname Lorey may have originated from a locational reference to small groves or thickets, it has since become associated with a rich history of notable individuals across various fields, including literature, architecture, mathematics, art, and philosophy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lorey

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

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

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