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

Lorne, 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 Lorne surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lorne in America

Lorne is the 107134th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lorne surname appeared 166 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 Lorne.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lorne 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 Lorne

The surname Lorne has its origins in Scotland and dates back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Scottish Gaelic word 'lorn', meaning a bare or barren place, referring to a geographical area or landscape. The name was initially used as a territorial designation for people residing in or associated with a particular region known as Lorne, located in the western part of the Scottish Highlands.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Lorne can be found in the Annals of Ulster, an ancient Irish chronicle dating back to the 15th century. This document mentions a person named 'Maelbrigte Ua Locharne', which suggests a connection to the Lorne region.

The name gained prominence during the reign of the Lord of Lorne, a powerful Scottish nobleman and chieftain who wielded significant influence in the region. One notable figure was Sir John Lorne, who lived in the 13th century and played a crucial role in the Wars of Scottish Independence against England.

In the 14th century, the name appears in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland, which were official records of financial transactions and accounts maintained by the Scottish government. These rolls mention individuals with the surname Lorne, indicating their presence and involvement in various administrative and economic activities.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Lorne. One such person was Sir John Lorne (c. 1310-1370), a Scottish knight and military leader who fought alongside King Robert the Bruce during the Wars of Scottish Independence. Another prominent figure was Sir Archibald Lorne (1535-1573), a Scottish nobleman and diplomat who served as the Lord High Treasurer of Scotland under Mary, Queen of Scots.

In the literary realm, Thomas Lorne (1806-1869) was a Scottish poet and songwriter who gained recognition for his works celebrating Scottish culture and heritage. Additionally, John Lorne Campbell (1906-1996) was a renowned Scottish author, scholar, and folklorist who made significant contributions to the preservation of Scottish Gaelic language and traditions.

While the surname Lorne has its roots in Scotland, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and historical events. Today, it can be found in countries like the United States, Canada, and Australia, where individuals of Scottish descent have settled over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lorne

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

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

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