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

Lormil, 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 Lormil surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lormil in America

Lormil is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lormil surname appeared 114 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 Lormil.

The history of the last name Lormil

The surname Lormil is believed to have originated in the region of Lorraine, France during the medieval period. It is likely derived from the Old French words "lor" meaning "their" and "mil" meaning "home" or "place of residence." This suggests the name may have initially referred to a particular settlement or estate belonging to a notable family or individual.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lormil can be found in the Registers of the Parlement of Paris dating back to the 14th century. Here, a certain Jehan Lormil is mentioned as a landowner in the village of Saint-Mihiel, located in the northern part of the former Duchy of Lorraine.

In the 15th century, the Lormil name appears in various legal documents and records pertaining to the town of Pont-à-Mousson, also in Lorraine. A prominent figure from this era was Pierre Lormil (c. 1420 - 1492), a wealthy merchant and vintner who played a significant role in the local trade guilds.

During the 16th century, the Lormil family expanded their influence and settled in other parts of northeastern France, including the regions of Champagne and Alsace. Notably, Jacques Lormil (1535 - 1611) was a renowned scholar and theologian who served as the Bishop of Châlons-sur-Marne.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Lormil family established itself in the city of Strasbourg, where they were involved in the textile industry. One notable member from this period was Marie Lormil (1674 - 1743), a successful businesswoman and philanthropist who founded a hospital for the poor.

As the Lormil name spread across Europe, it also found its way to other parts of the world through emigration and exploration. In the 18th century, Jean-Baptiste Lormil (1712 - 1789) was a French explorer and cartographer who played a role in mapping the Mississippi River valley in North America.

Throughout its history, the surname Lormil has undergone various spelling variations, including Lormille, Lormilhe, and Lormille. While not as widespread as some other French surnames, it continues to be carried by families with roots in the Lorraine region and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lormil

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

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

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