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

Lormeus, 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 Lormeus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lormeus in America

Lormeus is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lormeus surname appeared 129 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 Lormeus.

The history of the last name Lormeus

The surname LORMEUS is of French origin, tracing its roots back to the 16th century. It is believed to have originated in the Normandy region of northern France, possibly derived from a combination of the old French words "lor" meaning "golden" and "meus" meaning "gentle" or "meek."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LORMEUS can be found in the parish records of Saint-Aubin-sur-Mer, a village in the Calvados department of Normandy, where a family bearing this surname is mentioned in the late 1500s. It is likely that the name was initially a descriptive term, possibly referring to someone with a gentle or golden demeanor.

In the 17th century, the LORMEUS name appears in various historical documents and records across Normandy, suggesting that families with this surname had established themselves in the region. One notable reference is found in the archives of the town of Caen, where a Jean LORMEUS is listed as a merchant in the year 1632.

As the centuries progressed, the LORMEUS name spread beyond the borders of Normandy, with families bearing this surname settling in other parts of France and eventually venturing further afield. One prominent individual was Pierre LORMEUS, a French explorer and navigator who was born in Rouen in 1712. He is known for his expeditions to the West Indies and his contributions to the mapping of the Caribbean region.

Another notable figure was Antoinette LORMEUS, born in 1789 in Marseille, who was a renowned painter and artist during the Romantic period in France. Her works, which often depicted scenes of everyday life and landscapes, were exhibited at the prestigious Paris Salon and earned her acclaim throughout Europe.

In the 19th century, the LORMEUS name found its way to North America, with families immigrating from France and settling in various parts of Canada and the United States. One such individual was Jacques LORMEUS, born in 1822 in Brittany, who became a successful businessman and landowner in Quebec, Canada.

Lastly, it is worth mentioning Marie LORMEUS, a French author and playwright born in 1875 in Paris. Her works, which often explored themes of love, family, and societal norms, were widely popular in her time and helped to establish her as a prominent voice in the literary world of early 20th century France.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lormeus

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

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 Lormeus 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.

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

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