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

Lorquet, 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 Lorquet surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lorquet in America

Lorquet is the 105079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lorquet surname appeared 170 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 Lorquet.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lorquet 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 Lorquet

The surname LORQUET is believed to have originated in France, with its roots dating back to the 12th century. It is thought to have derived from the Old French word "lorc," meaning a whip or lash, often used to describe a person who made whips or was a horse trainer.

In the northern regions of France, particularly in the areas around Normandy and Picardy, the name LORQUET was commonly found among families involved in equestrian activities or leather-working trades. Some early records suggest that the name may have also been associated with individuals who held the position of a whip-bearer or marshal in noble households.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LORQUET can be found in the Cartulaire de l'Abbaye de Saint-Père de Chartres, a medieval manuscript dating back to the 13th century. This document mentions a certain "Renaud Lorquet" as a witness to a land transaction in 1247.

During the 14th century, the name LORQUET appeared in several tax rolls and censuses in the regions of Normandy and Picardy. Notable examples include Jacques Lorquet, a leatherworker from Rouen (born c. 1320), and Guillemette Lorquet, a widow from Amiens (died c. 1375).

In the 15th century, the name LORQUET gained prominence with the rise of Jean Lorquet, a renowned horse trainer and equerry to the Duke of Burgundy. Born in Dijon around 1425, Jean Lorquet was highly regarded for his skills in training and managing the duke's stables.

Another notable figure bearing the surname LORQUET was Pierre Lorquet, a merchant and landowner from Beauvais in the late 16th century. Records indicate that he was involved in the local wool trade and owned several properties in the surrounding villages.

During the 17th century, the name LORQUET spread to other parts of France, with mentions of families in regions such as Champagne and Lorraine. One prominent individual was Nicolas Lorquet, a master glover from Reims (born c. 1620), who was renowned for his fine leather goods.

Throughout its history, the surname LORQUET has been associated with various occupations related to horses, leather-working, and equestrian pursuits, reflecting its origins and the areas where it was most prevalent.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lorquet

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Lorquet, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!